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2013 Map of Fairhope

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Wills Creek and its many tributaries carve through the steep terrain of Somerset County, defining the settlement patterns of this rural landscape. The topography is dominated by the massive presence of Big Savage Mountain and Little Allegheny Mountain, which separate the various hollows and runs. Civil engineering landmarks are prominent here, including the Falls Cut Tunnel and the Fitchner Covered Bridge, reflecting the historic need to navigate the difficult crossings of the Allegheny Front.

Small communities and former milling sites such as Bittners Mill, Glencoe, and Kennells Mill are connected by a network of winding roads like Mountainside Road and Pack Saddle Road. The map documents a landscape where industry was tied to the water, evidenced by labels like Southampton Mills. Family names are preserved throughout the township in landmarks such as Poorbaugh Run and Shaffers Run, providing essential data for those tracing local lineages.