Cowanesque Lake is a scenic reservoir located in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Created by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flood control purposes, it spans approximately 1,085 acres and stretches along the Cowanesque River.

The lake was officially opened to the public on May 24th, 1980 and has since become a popular destination for outdoor recreation including boating, fishing (with species like bass and walleye), hiking trails surrounding its perimeter as well as camping facilities at Tompkins Campground near Lawrenceville.

As an integral part of local ecosystem management efforts aimed at preserving natural resources while providing recreational opportunities; this man-made lake also supports wildlife habitat conservation initiatives within its encompassing parklands which offer picturesque views year-round.

The valley's fertile soil supported various crops and pastures for livestock; it also housed small communities whose residents relied on farming as their main livelihood. Ownership of these lands would have been private with individual farms and homesteads scattered throughout what is now submerged under water or part of parkland.

Historical features within today's recreational area include remnants from early settlements such as foundations from old buildings or farmsteads that were present before inundation during dam construction. The project itself required relocating portions of State Route 49 along with other infrastructure adjustments to accommodate rising waters behind the dam structure.

In recent years leading up to its current status as a public recreation site managed by both state agencies like Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC) and federal entities including USACE, efforts focused on environmental stewardship while balancing human activities ranging from boating to wildlife observation around this scenic resource nestled within Appalachian foothills.