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1966 Map of Westline

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Westline
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Allegheny National Forest dominates this landscape in McKean County, where the topography is defined by deep stream valleys and the extractive industries of northern Pennsylvania. The southern portion of the map is marked by the presence of the Allegheny Reservoir, where the Kinzua Creek valley transitions into the larger impoundment. The settlement of Westline sits at the confluence of several runs, reflecting the typical pattern of mountain hamlets established along watercourses for transport and power.

Evidence of the region's industrial heritage is everywhere, with numerous Oil Wells and Gas Wells scattered across the uplands like Klondike. An Old Railroad Grade follows the curves of the Kinzua, tracing the path of former logging or mineral lines that once tied these remote hollows together. Higher elevations feature utility landmarks like the Lookout Tower near Marshburg, providing a clear record of mid-century forest management and natural resource exploitation before the mid-1970s updates.