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2019 Map of Brush Valley

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Brush Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Brush Valley and the surrounding Indiana County uplands are defined by a landscape of high ridges and a network of small cemeteries that trace the region's long-standing family lineages. The terrain is dominated by the prominent Chestnut Ridge and a series of high points including Strongs Hill and Moose Hill, which direct the flow of numerous waterways like Yellow Creek and Little Brush Cr. The density of burial grounds, such as Cresswell Cem, Frye Cem, and Evans Cem, speaks to the agricultural and small-town roots of the local community.

Water management and recreation are central to the area's modern character, evidenced by the Two Lick Creek Reservoir and Lake Murgas. These features are complemented by an extensive trail system including the Handlers Long Haul Trail and Damsite Trail, which navigate the wooded slopes near Lake Church. Settlements like Penn Run, Littletown, and Waterman serve as anchors in this landscape, where old roadbeds like Oneida Mine Rd hint at the area's industrial past.