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2010 Map of Fairhope

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Wills Creek and its many tributaries, such as Brush Creek and Shaffers Run, carve a complex drainage pattern through this section of Somerset County. The landscape is defined by the massive ridges of Big Savage Mountain and Little Allegheny Mountain, which dictate the placement of early settlements and transportation routes. These watercourses were central to the local economy, supporting industry at Bittners Mill, Kennells Mill, and Southampton Mills.

Transportation history is visible in landmarks like the Falls Cut Tunnel and the Fitchner Covered Bridge over Gladdens Run. Small communities and crossroads such as Glencoe, Comps Crossroads, and Johnsburg are connected by a network of winding roads like Pack Saddle Rd and Poorbaugh Rd, following the contours of the high terrain. The map records a moment of rural stability, where traditional creek-side mill sites and mountain gaps remained the primary anchors for residency and travel.