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2016 Map of Clearville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Tussey Mountain and Polish Mtn dominate the landscape of central Bedford County, creating the narrow Black Valley that defines the local settlement pattern. Small communities such as Clearville and Koontzville are linked by rural routes like Chaneysville Rd, following the natural contours of the ridges. The map reveals a high density of family and congregational burial grounds, including the Peter O'Neal Cem, Pennel Farm Cem, and the Cornell Graveyard, which serve as vital markers of the area's ancestral landholdings.

Watercourses like Cove Creek and Milk and Water Cr carve through the deep hollows, such as Horse-Pen Hollow and Bone Yard Hollow. This network of gaps and ridges illustrates the historical reliance on geography to dictate road placement and agricultural boundaries. The presence of numerous churches, from the Grace Lutheran Church to the Friends Cove United Church of Christ, underscores the enduring community centers in this upland region.