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1966 Map of Westline

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Westline
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Allegheny National Forest dominates this McKean County landscape, where deep-cut valleys and high plateaus reveal a region heavily defined by natural resource extraction during the mid-1960s. Oil wells and gas wells are scattered across the terrain, particularly near Marshburg and the Klondike area. The topographic data reflects the environmental shifts of the era, most notably the presence of the Allegheny Reservoir along the western edge, created by the damming of the Allegheny River.

Transport history is preserved through the Old Railroad Grade tracing the banks of Kinzua Creek, marking the path of former logging or industrial lines. Local life is anchored by small landmarks such as the Cem and Lookout Tower near the intersection of several forest roads. The map provides a precise account of the numerous tributary streams, including Chappel Fork and Sugar Run, which carved the rugged topography that dictated the placement of early settlements and industry.