1969 Map of West Creek

About this map

Elk State Forest and State Game Lands No 14 dominate this 1969 topographic study, where the border between Elk and Cameron counties follows the high ridges. The landscape is defined by the deep incisions of West Creek and its many tributaries, such as Big Run and Bender Run. Industrial activity is evident in the numerous Gas Well sites and Strip Mine operations that pockmark the hillsides, particularly in the eastern sections of the quadrangle. Transportation is focused along the valley floors, where the Conrail line tracks the water's edge through Truman and Howard Siding. In addition to the extractive industries, the map records a local Cem near the confluence of Cards Hollow and a Heliport on Whittimore Hill, reflecting a specialized modern use of these high elevations.