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1977 Map of Fairhope

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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Allegheny Mountain and the deep, winding valley of a major Creek define the topography of this late 1970s orthophotoquad. This aerial perspective, prepared in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, reveals a landscape where steep wooded ridges isolate small, established communities. The settlement of Fairhope sits at a critical bend in the waterway, while other hamlets like Glencoe and Pinnells Mills are scattered along the narrow valley floors. The contrast between the dense forest of the Savage ridge and the cleared agricultural patches near Pleasant Union and Palo Alto provides a clear view of how Pennsylvania mountain terrain dictated 20th-century land use and settlement patterns.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1977
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain