2010 Map of Iron Springs

About this map

Iron Springs and the surrounding highlands of South Mountain define this Pennsylvania landscape, where early industry and recreation overlap. The legacy of the regional iron trade is visible at Maria Furnace and Old Forge, while the community of Gladhill is anchored by the Greenstone Post Office. Higher elevations are marked by the Snowy Mountain Fire Tower and distinctive geological features like Chimney Rocks and Wildcat Rocks. The map documents a terrain carved by numerous waterways, including Toms Creek, Middle Creek, and the East Branch Antietam Creek, which is dammed at the Antietam Dam. Local history is further preserved in sites like the Strang Cemetery and the Old Forge Picnic Area near Camp Penn, illustrating a transition from industrial exploitation to a landscape dominated by conservation and quiet residential pockets like Virginia Mills.