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2016 Map of Bakersville

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Bakersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Somerset and Westmoreland county line divides this upland landscape, dominated by the wooded ridges of Forbes State Forest. Central to the map's character is the high-elevation terrain around Bald Knob and Laurel Summit, where numerous headwater streams like Linn Run and Clear Run begin their descent. This area serves as a significant recreational and conservation corridor, featuring established paths such as the Wolf Rocks Trail and Hobblebush Trail.

Human settlement is concentrated in the valley clearings, with several small communities including Bakersville, Lavansville, and Indiantown punctuating the rural landscape. Infrastructure is most notably represented by the Laurel Hill Tunnel, a significant engineering feature along the regional transport corridor. The map highlights a managed water system, including the Laurel Hill Creek Reservoir, Kooser Lake, and Laurelridge Lake, illustrating how the region's abundant mountain runs have been harnessed for local needs and recreation.