2019 Map of Wilcox

About this map

Wilcox sits at the junction of the West Branch Clarion River and several tributary runs in this portion of the Pennsylvania highlands. This area of Elk County is defined by the deep valleys and high ridges within the Allegheny National Forest, where a network of forestry roads and state routes connects small rural settlements like Dahoga, Tambine, and Rasselas. The topography dictated the layout of the region's early infrastructure, with the Johnsonburg railroad following the watercourses south toward the paper mill town of the same name. Local heritage is preserved at the Wilcox Cem and Wardvale United Methodist Cem, situated along the winding paths of Clarion Rd and Old State Rd. The map details the complex drainage system of the W Br Clarion River, illustrating how the timber and water resources of the forest shaped the development of these tight-knit mountain communities.