2016 Map of Short Run

About this map

Kettle Creek and Cross Fork carve through the deeply dissected landscape of Potter County, where narrow valleys and sharp ridges dictate the geography of the northern Pennsylvania highlands. This 2016 survey highlights a region defined more by its terrain and drainage systems than by large-scale development, with small settlements like Short Run and Gravel Lick anchored at the confluence of mountain streams. The map reveals an intricate network of named hollows, including Bachman Hollow, Knickerbocker Hollow, and Twin Sisters Hollows, which historically shaped local travel and hunting grounds. Scenic viewpoints such as Horton Run Vista and Jamison Run Vista offer perspective from the high ground near Pine Hill, while the lower elevations at Laurel Bottom mark the transition toward the larger creek basins. The presence of unpaved forest routes like Old Cross Fork Rd and Windfall Rd underscores the area's continued use for timber management and outdoor recreation.