The observation deck provides an extensive view of the greater Johnstown region.  Directly in front is a gap in the valley whence the 1889 floodwaters emerged following the path of the Little Conemaugh River.  The 25 foot wall of water crossed directly in front smashing into Yoder Hill, then backwashed to the south up the path of the Stoney Creek, and then came back, down river, jamming at the Old Stone Bridge that still stands, just south of the Point Stadium. 

The Point is where the Stoney Creek, which is right below you and the Little Conemaugh River, which is across the valley to the east of Johnstown, join to form the Conemaugh River.  The Conemaugh flows in a northwesterly direction, eventually joining the Kiskiminitas and then on to the Allegheny River north of Pittsburgh at Freeport.