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2010 Map of Blandburg

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Blandburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Glasgow serves as a central hub in this 2010 depiction of the Allegheny Front, where the Glasgow Post Office sits at the junction of local routes. The landscape is defined by the steep descent of the plateau, carved by numerous drainage systems including Muddy Run, Powell Run, and Sandy Run. Small communities like Blandburg, Utahville, and Mountaindale are connected by a network of ridge and valley roads, reflecting a settlement pattern deeply influenced by the area's complex topography and watershed boundaries.

Water management is prominent in the southern reach of the quadrangle, where the Sandy Run Reservoir, secured by the Sandy Run Dam, and the northern edge of the Bellwood Reservoir occupy the narrow valleys. Local history is anchored by sites such as the Cambria Mills Cemetery and Criswell Cemetery, while the presence of the Utahville Airport in the north indicates the region's continued integration with wider transport networks. This survey details a landscape where small-scale aviation and municipal water infrastructure coexist with established rural settlements.