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2010 Map of Cresson

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Cresson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Cresson and Gallitzin serve as the primary hubs in this central Pennsylvania landscape, where the Norfolk Southern rail line winds through the high terrain of the Allegheny Front. The infrastructure of the steam and early diesel eras is evidenced by the numerous named gaps and hollows, such as Sugar Run Gap and Blair Gap, which historically facilitated passage over the mountains. The area's industrial and community history is anchored by clusters of settlements including Sankertown, Dysertown, and Tunnelhill.

Genealogists can find significant local history at numerous burial sites, including Saint Marys Cemetery and Saint Francis Xavier Cemetery. The landscape is also defined by its water management systems, featuring the Lily Number One Reservoir and Lily Number Two Reservoir, alongside unique terrain features like The Muleshoe. This 2010 survey reflects a region where traditional rail corridors and small-town plats persist amidst the ridges and valleys of Cambria County.