1946 Map of Tamarack

About this map

Kettle Creek winds through a deep, narrow valley in this mid-1940s topographical record of the Pennsylvania Wilds. The small settlements of Cross Fork and Tamarack serve as the primary human outposts in a landscape dominated by steep ridges and a dense network of mountain streams. High points like Dykes Peak, Turtle Point, and Keeney Mountain overlook an area defined by its timber and water resources, evidenced by landmarks such as Browns Mill and the Tamarack Lookout Tower. The northern boundary between Potter and Clinton counties cuts through the rugged high ground of Bullis and the headwaters of numerous runs. Significant natural features like the Tamarack Swamp highlight the unique upland hydrology of the plateau, where drainage basins for Drury Run and Paddy Run converge amidst dozens of named hollows like Bark Shanty Hollow and Devils Elbow Hollow.