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2023 Map of Slate Run

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Slate Run
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Slate Run serves as the focal point for this heavily forested region at the intersection of Lycoming, Potter, and Clinton counties. This modern topographic view highlights how the landscape is defined by the deep incision of Pine Creek and its many tributaries, such as Naval Run and Callahan Run. The settlement itself preserves a rich genealogy of place, marked by the Slate Run Methodist Cem and Slate Run Baptist Cem, which anchor the small community against the steep ridges of the Pennsylvania Wilds.

The map reveals a transition from the industrial past to contemporary recreational use. The Pine Creek Rail Trl follows the river's winding course, tracing the path where timber was once moved, while the Gammal and Black Forest RR Loop Trl and Narrow Gauge Rd hint at the intense logging operations of a previous century. Large stretches of the Black Forest Trl and Donut Hole Trl demonstrate how former haul roads and ridge lines have been repurposed into a vast trail network.