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2016 Map of Bear Knob

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Unionville sits at the foot of the dramatic ridge line where the valley floor meets the Allegheny Front (North). This landscape is defined by the sharp contrast between the settled corridor along Bald Eagle Creek and the steep, wooded heights of Bald Eagle Mountain. The survey captures a network of historic pathways, such as the Stage Coach Trail and the Rock Run Trail, which wind through high-elevation terrain punctuated by distinctive landmarks like Bear Rocks and Bear Knob.

Evidence of local heritage is concentrated near the valley floor, where Oak Ridge Cem serves as a point of interest for genealogists. The map details the drainage patterns of the region, tracing numerous runs including Wallace Run and Laurel Run as they descend from points like Ganderstep Knob and Buck Point. The presence of roads like Snowshoe Rd and S Eagle Valley Rd highlights the transportation arteries connecting these mountain settlements.