McKean County topographic maps

The area is a typical plateau cut by streams, with flat uplands and steep-sided valleys. Elevations range from 1,500 feet (460 m) in stream bottom areas, to 1,960 feet (600 m) on plateau tops. Large rock outcrops can be found throughout this area.

Average elevation: 1,814 ft

Smethport's elevation is 1,560 feet (480 m) above sea level, within the valley of Potato Creek. Prospect Hill, elevation 2,438 feet (743 m), rises above the borough to the east.

Average elevation: 1,667 ft

Bradford Regional Airport is located approximately 15 miles (24 km) south of the city, at Mount Alton. The elevation of the city is 1,443 feet (440 meters) above sea level, but the airport is at an elevation of 2,142 feet (653 meters) above sea level. Because of the higher elevation, the airport often has the…

Average elevation: 1,673 ft

Average elevation: 1,962 ft

Due to its elevation, Kane had many summer vacationers in the 1950s and 1960s who stayed there for various periods during the late summer and fall months to avoid the effects of hay fever and allergies present at lower elevations in the days before air conditioning was prevalent.

Average elevation: 1,952 ft

Average elevation: 1,932 ft

Average elevation: 2,021 ft