2019 Map of The Knobs

About this map

The high divide between the West Branch Susquehanna and Bennett Branch watersheds is defined by the prominent heights of The Knobs, including Big Knob and Little Knob. This 2019 survey captures the rugged upland topography where Elk and Clearfield counties meet along a serrated boundary line. The landscape is dominated by deeply incised drainage systems like Mosquito Creek and Gifford Run, while the higher plateaus are marked by Chestnut Ridge and Old Round Top. A complex network of timber and access roads, such as the Wilson Switchback Rd and the historic Caledonia Pike, winds through the dense forest cover. The mapping of Duck Marshes and various runs, including Medix Run and Deer Cr, illustrates the intricate hydrology of this mountain region, which remains largely characterized by natural terrain rather than dense settlement.