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2023 Map of Iron Springs

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Iron Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Michaux State Forest and the Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve dominate this portion of the Pennsylvania landscape, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through high-elevation terrain like Snowy Mountain and Briar Mountain. The map reveals a cluster of settlements and religious landmarks along the mountain's eastern foot, including Iron Springs, Mount Hope, and the outskirts of Fairfield.

Genealogists can trace family names through several rural burying grounds such as Saint Marys and Saint Rita's Catholic Cem and Mount Carmel United Methodist Church Cem. The cartography highlights the complex drainage of the area, featuring the East Branch Antietam Creek and the Carbaugh Reservoir, illustrating how the watershed shaped the development of early outposts like Old Forge and Glen Forney.