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1966 Map of Sheffield

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Sheffield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Allegheny National Forest dominates the landscape of this 1966 survey, where the timbered hills of Warren County are etched by a dense network of industrial activity. The confluence of the West Branch Tionesta Creek and Tionesta Creek serves as the geographic heart of the region, anchoring the town of Sheffield and the nearby settlement of Barnes. This area reveals a land defined by petroleum extraction, with hundreds of Oil Wells and Gas Wells scattered across the ridges, particularly around Saybrook and the upper reaches of Arnot Run.

The Penn Central railroad tracks follow the valley floor, connecting historic lumber and oil outposts like Tiona and Henrys Mills. Cultural landmarks like St Pauls Ch and the Sheffield Ranger District Hdqrs appear alongside utility infrastructure, including a Substation and Radio Tower. The presence of Deer Lick Reservoir and the naming of family-related landmarks such as Donaldson and Hoover suggest a deeply rooted rural community built on the forest’s natural resources.