1950 Map of Wharton

About this map

Austin and the neighboring settlements of Costello and Wharton anchor this mid-century topographic record of the Potter County landscape. The topography is dominated by the steep drainages of the First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek and its many tributaries, including Portage Creek and Bailey Run. Small-scale evidence of the region's industrial and social past is preserved in labels like Railroad Hol and the Splash Dam located along Bailey Run, reflecting the area's history of timber transport and rail. Local genealogy is well-supported by numerous marked burial sites such as St Joseph Cem, Forest Hill Cem, and Wharton Cem, alongside the Reesville Sch. The map also captures the intricate network of hollows and ridges, such as Kirkendahl Hol and Big Carlson Hol, which define the remote character of this Pennsylvania State Forest region.