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2019 Map of Carrolltown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Carrolltown serves as a central hub on this Cambria County landscape, where the high ground of Dividing Ridge separates the headwaters of several significant regional waterways. The map illustrates a dense network of local settlements and rural crossroads, including Bradley Junction, Bakerton, and Loretto. This area is particularly noteworthy for its concentration of Catholic history and institutional presence, anchored by Saint Francis University and the Original Sisters of Mercy Cem.

Water management and small-scale infrastructure are evident through features like the Carrolltown Reservoir and Eckenrode Mill on Chest Creek. The topography is defined by the winding paths of Laurel Lick Run and the W Br Susquehanna River, which carve through the plateau. Local aviation is represented by private airfields such as Strittmatter Airport and Strohmier Airport, highlighting the varied land use in this part of the Allegheny Mountains.