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1948 Map of Wharton

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Wharton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Sinnemahoning Creek carves a deep path through this portion of Potter County, serving as the primary corridor for settlement and transit. The valley floors host the village of Wharton and the town of Costello, where the convergence of Freeman Run and the First Fork provides a natural hub for local activity. This landscape is defined by the legacy of the timber industry, evident in the numerous hollows such as Big Carlson Hol and Ripple Hol, and the presence of a Splash Dam on Bailey Run, a remnant of 19th-century log driving techniques.

Higher elevations are crisscrossed by old routes like Chicago Road and the Bailey Road, while several small burial grounds including St Joseph Cem and Wharton Cem anchor the genealogy of the region. The map also captures the early infrastructure of the energy sector with a prominent Pipeline traversing the hills, alongside mid-century landmarks like the Reesville Sch and Forest Hill Cem near Austin.