1937 Map of Smethport

About this map

Smethport and Port Allegany serve as the primary hubs in this corner of McKean County, situated at the confluence of several significant valley corridors. The Allegheny River and Potato Creek dominate the drainage pattern, their broad valleys providing the essential level ground for the region's transport network. A dense web of railroads, including the Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh, Shawmut And Northern, follows these watercourses, illustrating the industrial connectivity of the 1930s. Away from the valley floors, the topography is characterized by numerous named hollows and hills, such as Devils Den and The Nipple. Rural life is marked by a high density of country schoolhouses like Annin Creek Sch and Newell Creek Sch, alongside local landmarks such as the St Marys Ch and a Fire Tower on a high ridge. The map also captures the transition from New York, with the state line running just north of Bullis Mills.