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2019 Map of Du Bois

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

DuBois and the surrounding townships in Jefferson and Clearfield counties showcase a dense network of early 21st-century settlements and memorial sites. The landscape is heavily marked by local heritage, from the commercial corridor in Sandy to the smaller residential clusters of Sykesville, Troutville, and Rathmel. A high concentration of cemeteries, including Sons of Israel Cem and the Sykesville Memorial Cem, indicates the deep genealogical roots of these mining and mountain communities.

Industrial history is evidenced by features like Rock Dump Rd near Stump Creek, reflecting the region's relationship with the land. The terrain is defined by numerous watercourses such as Sandy Lick Creek and Soldier Run, which carved the valleys where towns like Soldier and Helvetia developed. Significant landmarks like the Sykesville Post Office and various country churches, such as the Paradise Community United Church of Christ, remain central to the area's rural identity.