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2019 Map of Tamarack

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Tamarack
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Kettle Creek snakes through the deep valleys of the Pennsylvania Wilds near the border of Potter and Clinton counties, providing a central drainage for a landscape defined by its many hollows. The settlement of Gross Fork sits at the northern edge of the quadrangle, while Tamarack serves as a small upland hub further south. This high-plateau environment is uniquely marked by the Tamarack Swamp, a notable wetland feature perched between ridges like Big Ridge and Keeney Mtn.

Evidence of early woodsman life and mountain passage is preserved in labels like Bark Shanty Hollow, Swede Shanty Hollow, and Laurel Hill Cem. The intricate network of waterways, including Hammersley Fork and Paddy Run, illustrates the rugged drainage patterns that dictated early road placement and timber extraction. The map also traces modern infrastructure like the Gas Plant Ln and various forest roads, reflecting the region's continued reliance on its natural resources.