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2016 Map of Breezewood

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Breezewood serves as the gateway to this portion of Bedford County, where the terrain is dominated by the prominent ridges of Rays Hill and Sideling Hill. The landscape is a complex network of gaps and hollows, such as Mine Gap, Swope Gap, and Poplar Springs Hollow, which have historically dictated the placement of roads and small mountain settlements. These communities, including Akersville, Gapsville, and Crystal Spring, are connected by winding routes like Pleasant Valley Rd and Sipes Mill Rd, often following the courses of Brush Cr and Tonoloway Cr.

Cultural landmarks like the Mount Zion Lutheran Church and nearby Cem reflect the long-standing rural heritage of the area. The map illustrates a high degree of topographic variation, featuring steep climbs toward Emmaiville Mtn and Town Hill. Water drainage patterns are clearly visible through features like Roaring Run, Sawmill Run, and the high-elevation Bear Pond, providing a detailed look at the local watershed before it descends into the broader valleys of the Pennsylvania Appalachians.