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2016 Map of Barton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

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Georges Creek carves a deep valley through the heart of the Georges Creek Basin, anchoring a string of mining and industrial settlements that grew along its banks. The communities of Barton, Moscow, and Franklin follow the narrow corridor between Big Savage Mtn to the west and Jackson Mtn to the east. This landscape is defined by the proximity of residential life to industry and history, as seen in the clustered cemeteries such as Moscow Mills Cem and Saint Gabriels Cem situated on the rising slopes above the town centers.

Away from the valley floor, the terrain rises sharply toward landmarks like High Rock and The Elbow. These uplands are drained by a complex network of tributaries including Mill Run, Savage River, and Warnick Run, which flow through steep hollows like Cucumber Hollow and Custer Hollow. The interaction between the established settlements and the surrounding topography highlights the region's historical reliance on the natural resources found within the Potomac watershed.