WMS Map: Kinzua, PA 1949

About Kinzua, PA 1949 ....

Old topographic maps from before the flooding. Contemporary DRG map can be seen by dragging the transparency slider above. 

Helpful Hint: While I suggest you look on blog for a downloadable PDF Map, you should be able to print or save this map by clicking the print button on the map above.

Data Sources

Road Trip to Coal Country by Nate Matthews - You can download the KMZ File used in creation of this map.

Historical USGS Topographic Maps - You can browse all historical USGS topographic maps or you can bulk download them on HTTP Directory/Amazon Cloud or using an FTP Client. Retrieved via USGS ArcMap Image Server: https://utility.arcgis.com/usrsvcs/servers/88d12190e2494ce89374311800af4c4a/rest/services/USGS_Historical_Topographic_Maps/ImageServer/ with parameters: mosaicRule: {"mosaicMethod":"esriMosaicCenter","where": "OBJECTID = 131205 OR OBJECTID = 135046","ascending":true,"mosaicOperation":"MT_FIRST"}

USGS DRG Topo - Digital raster graphic (scanned) in topographic maps from the USGS and Forest Service. Some of these maps are old as this program was discontinued in early 2000s, however they are most detailed maps. Provided via program with USGS and ESRI. USGS and ESRI. XYZ Tiles: https://services.arcgisonline.com/arcgis/rest/services/USA_Topo_Maps/MapServer/WMTS/tile/1.0.0/USA_Topo_Maps/default/GoogleMapsCompatible/{z}/{y}/{x}.jpg

3DEP Elevation Hillshade. LIDAR and legacy USGS DRG Topo Derived hillshades used as a background. DEM - WMS Service: https://elevation.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/services/3DEPElevation/ImageServer/WMSServer, Layer: 3DEPElevation:Hillshade Gray

Full List of WMS and ArcMap Services - CSV Spreadsheet with all web map services currently used on the blog.

More about Kinzua Point...

Scenic overlook of the Allegheny Reservoir facing the location of the former town on Kinzua (beneath the reservoir).

http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/allegheny/recarea/?recid=6085

Maps and Interactives

Kinzua, PA 1949
Cornplanter Bridge

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