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2013 Map of Distant

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Industrial history and rural settlement patterns converge along the winding banks of Mahoning Cr and Redbank Cr. This area of Armstrong County is defined by its early iron industry heritage, evidenced by locations such as Mahoning Furnace and McCrea Furnace. These sites, along with the proximity of Cannel Mine Rd, point to a landscape once deeply integrated into Pennsylvania's extractive and manufacturing economy.

Modern infrastructure now overlays these older foundations, connecting small communities like South Bethlehem, Putneyville, and Seminole. The geography is further shaped by the presence of Mahoning Creek Lake and several prominent drainage systems including Little Mudlick Cr and Scrubgrass Cr. From the elevation of Concord Hill to the valley settlements of Distant and Goheenville, the map provides a clear view of how topographic constraints have dictated the placement of roadways and dwellings across the region.