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2023 Map of Wildwood Fire Tower

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Wildwood Fire Tower
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The rugged topography of the Pennsylvania high country defines this landscape, where the Elk County and Cameron County border weaves through deep-cut valleys and high ridges. The settlement of Straight Creek occupies a prominent position in the northern reaches, while the northern edge of St. Marys appears in the southwest, connected by a network of drainage-following roads like Shawmut Grade Rd and Straight Creek Rd. The terrain is characterized by numerous named hollows, including Transfer Hollow, Company Hollow, and Naval Hollow, which serve as natural collectors for the region's dense water network.

Water systems dominate the geography, with the Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek cutting across the eastern portion of the map. This area's recreational and industrial history is traced through features such as the Branch Dam Snowmobile Trail System Trl and the Wildwood Tower Rd, suggesting a landscape managed for both timber and forestry preservation. From the high point of Jarrets Summit to the quiet flow of Little Clear Creek, the map provides a look at the enduring rural character and complex hydrology of the Allegheny Plateau.