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2013 Map of Carmichaels

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Carmichaels
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Monongahela River carves a deep loop through this corner of Fayette and Greene Counties, defining the geography for a dense network of mining and industrial settlements. Carmichaels serves as a primary hub on the western side of the river, flanked by smaller residential pockets like Cumberland Village and Fairdale. The riverbanks themselves are lined with historic company towns and loading points, including Crucible, Isabella, and Nemacolin, which reflect the region's deep ties to the coal and river trades.

Away from the water, the landscape transitions into a mix of small crossroads and aviation infrastructure, such as the Muddy Creek Airport situated near Stringtown. The presence of Penncraft and Heistersburg further north shows the persistent pattern of small-scale upland settlement. For those tracing the evolution of western Pennsylvania’s coal patches, this map provides clear evidence of the transport and housing footprints that shaped the valley's development into the 21st century.