2023 Map of Barbours

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Loyalsock Creek winds through the southern reaches of this Lycoming County landscape, serving as a primary drainage for a network of steep hollows and ridges. Near the confluence with Plunketts Creek, the small settlement of Barbours sits as a historic crossroads, flanked by local burial sites like Barbours Cem and Whipple Cem. The topography is defined by high points such as Cove Mountain and Sharp Top, where the Sharp Top Vista provides a vantage over the deeply carved valleys. North of here, the hamlets of Proctor and Hoppestown are situated along the creek flats, connected by winding mountain roads like Hoppestown Rd and Proctor Rd. Evidence of the region's industrial past remains visible in labels like Coal Mine Hollow, while modern recreational use is reflected in the extensive Loyalsock State Forest Cross Country Ski Trails and snowmobile routes that crisscross the northern ridges.