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1948 Map of Slate Run

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Slate Run
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Pine Creek carves a deep valley through this segment of the Pennsylvania Wilds, centered on the small village of Slate Run. The landscape is defined by its steep, narrow drainages and high plateaus, where the Pump Station Fire Tower stands as a prominent navigational landmark. Transportation in the late 1940s follows the water, with the New York Central railroad hugging the eastern bank of the creek, passing through the dramatic Gorge section.

The map reveals a network of hollows and runs named for early settlers and local geography, such as Muschino Hollow, Holt Hollow, and Baldwin Branch. These remote corridors lead away from the main valley into the townships of Stewardson and McHenry. The dense concentration of named waterways, including Trout Run and Little Slate Run, reflects the region's long-standing identity as a hub for forestry and freshwater fishing.