2016 Map of Wharton

About this map

First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek carves a deep path through this section of the Pennsylvania Wilds, serving as the central axis for the small settlements of Wharton, Costello, and the southern edge of Austin. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of narrow drainages such as Freeman Run and Bailey Run, which feed into the larger creek valley. This geography dictated the placement of early infrastructure, with First Fork Rd and various forestry routes following the level ground near the water.