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Potter County Map, Pennsylvania

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Potter County, Pennsylvania

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Potter County sits in north-central Pennsylvania. They call it “God’s Country” because it’s a place of rugged beauty. It’s sparsely populated, with more trees than people. It borders New York to the north.

Wilderness is the main attraction here. The Pennsylvania Grand Canyon cuts through the landscape. Elk roam free, drawing wildlife photographers from far and wide.

Cherry Springs State Park is famous for its dark skies. Stargazers come to see the Milky Way in all its glory. The county’s small towns have a timeless feel. Outdoor recreation drives the local economy. Potter County is a piece of wild Pennsylvania.

CategoryDetails
County NamePotter County
County SeatCoudersport
PopulationApproximately 16,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesCoudersport, Galeton, Ulysses, Shinglehouse, Austin
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 6, State Highway 44, State Highway 49
FIPS Code42-105
Total Area (Land and Water)1,082 square miles (1,081 sq mi land, 1 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Allegany County, New York (North), Steuben County, New York (Northeast), Tioga County (East), Lycoming County (Southeast), Clinton County (South), Cameron County (Southwest), McKean County (West)
Time ZoneEastern Time Zone (EST)
StatePennsylvania
Coordinates41°46’N, 78°01’W
EtymologyNamed after James Potter, a general in the American Revolutionary War
Major LandmarksCherry Springs State Park, Coudersport Ice Mine, Denton Hill State Park
WebsitePotter County Website

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