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2023 Map of Donegal

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Donegal
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Indian Creek carves a deep path through the highlands where Westmoreland and Fayette counties meet, shaping the settlement patterns of the Laurel Highlands. The landscape is defined by the legacy of small family burial grounds and community landmarks, such as the Sweitzer Huzak Family Cem and the Knopsnider Cem - Old. The valley floor facilitates the Indian Creek Valley Trl, following the water past established communities like Melcroft, Indian Head, and Normalville.

Upland from the creek, the terrain rises toward Jockey Knob and Fowl Hill, where older settlements like Bear Rocks and White occupy the ridges. The concentration of dozens of named cemeteries, including Good Hope Lutheran Cem and Mount Zion Cem, provides a detailed geographic record for genealogists tracing ancestral homesteads across this mountain terrain. The presence of Lake Donegal and Cummingswood Park near the town of Donegal highlights the area's transition into a modern recreation corridor while preserving its rural character.