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2019 Map of Rich Valley

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Rich Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Rich Valley and the surrounding drainage of the Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek dominate this 2019 survey of the border between McKean and Cameron counties. The settlement at Emporium sits at the southeastern corner of the quadrangle, where the creek valleys converge. This deeply dissected plateau is defined by a dense network of hollows and runs, including Sixmile Hollow, Fourmile Hollow, and Ferguson Hollow, many of which follow the paths of ancient watercourses like Cooks Run and Clear Creek.

Tracing the topography reveals the isolation of early settlements like Lockwood and Weber City, which were carved into the narrow floodplains. Cultural sites such as the Rich Valley Cem provide touchpoints for genealogists researching family lineages in this part of Pennsylvania. The map also documents the modern road network, from Rte 46 to high-elevation routes like Dividing Ridge Rd, which navigate the steep transition from ridge to valley floor.