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2014 Map of Flintstone

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Flintstone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Flintstone and the surrounding Allegany County landscape sit at a historic crossroads where National Pike NE cuts through the ridges of the Appalachian Mountains. The terrain is defined by a series of parallel heights, including Tussey Mountain, Polish Mtn, and Warrior Ridge, which channel the flow of Town Creek and its many tributaries like Flintstone Cr and Murley Br.

Settlement patterns follow these natural corridors, with clusters of family history found in numerous burial grounds such as Lashley Cem, Browning Cem, and Robinette Cem. The presence of features like Iron Ore Ridge and Railroad Hollow points to the industrial past of the region, while landmarks such as Grannys Knob and Ravens Den reflect a deeply rooted local nomenclature. The map captures a moment when traditional rural communities like Gilpin and Pratt remain distinct along the historic pike.