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2016 Map of The Knobs

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of The Knobs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Knobs rise above the high plateau along the border of Elk and Clearfield Counties, anchoring a landscape defined by significant timber and resource access routes. The prominence of Big Knob and Little Knob overlooks a dense network of forest roads and historic thoroughfares such as Caledonia Pike and Jack Dent Rd. These routes, alongside names like Munn Farm Rd and Orchard Camp Rd, hint at the land's history of agricultural and seasonal use within the Pennsylvania wilds.

Water plays a central role in the topography here, with the headwaters of Mosquito Creek and the meandering Gifford Run cutting deep into the ridges. The presence of Duck Marshes near the northern boundary and the rugged ascent of Old Round Top illustrate the varied wetland and high-altitude terrain. This survey also records the industrial footprint of the region, specifically noted by Gas Well Rd, reflecting the area's ongoing connection to the energy sector within the Chestnut Ridge environment.