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2016 Map of Caledonia Park

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Caledonia Park and the high ridges of South Mountain dominate this landscape at the intersection of Adams, Cumberland, and Franklin counties. The topography is defined by parallel ridges like Big Flat Ridge and Snaggy Ridge, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the forested heights. In the valleys, water resources are prominent, including the Long Pine Run Reservoir and Chambersburg Reservoir, highlighting the area's importance for regional water management.

Settlement patterns are concentrated in the lower elevations, most notably in Buchanan Valley, which is anchored by the Saint Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church Cem. The map documents a network of mountain roads such as Milesburn Rd and Birch Run Rd that connect isolated clearings and hollows. The presence of features like Orebank Hill and Quarry Hill suggests a history of local resource extraction integrated into this recreational and residential corridor.