2016 Map of Roulette

About this map

The Allegheny River carves a deep valley through the high plateau of the Pennsylvania Wilds, serving as the primary corridor for settlement and transportation in this borderland between Potter and McKean counties. The village of Roulette sits at the heart of the river valley, where Lanninger Cr and Fishing Cr converge with the main waterway. This late-era survey documents the persistent rural character of the region, where narrow hollows like Gleason Hollow and Hardes Hollow climb steeply from the riverbanks toward peaks such as Shingle Cabin Hill. The map is particularly useful for genealogical research, identifying local burial grounds including Card Creek Cem, Hill Cem, and Lyman Cem. Scattered hamlets like Burtville and Knowlton remain connected by historical routes like Sartwell Creek Rd and Fessenden Rd, reflecting a landscape deeply shaped by its drainage patterns and timber-rich topography.