2019 Map of Avella

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Avella and the surrounding townships in Washington County are defined by a complex network of stream forks and industrial remnants. This landscape is shaped by the Cross Creek watershed, including the Middle Fork Cross Cr and S Fork Cross Cr, where small settlements like Pattersons Mill and Studa are connected by winding rural routes. The northern reaches show a more industrial character near Burgettstown and Langeloth, where the Zinc Dam Reservoir and Bologna Industrial Rd suggest the area's manufacturing and resource extraction history. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds, including Fairview Cem and West End Cem. Further south, the terrain becomes more isolated, featuring unusual local place names like Shades of Death Rd and the small enclave of P and W Patch, while transit history is preserved in landmarks such as the Craighead Tunnel and Bixton Tunnel.