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2010 Map of Luthersburg

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Luthersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Luthersburg stands at the heart of this landscape, where the confluence of several local roads and the waters of Luthersburg Branch reflect a long history of rural settlement. The geography is defined by a dense network of winding watercourses, including Stump Creek, Rock Run, and the East Branch Mahoning Creek, which carve through the terrain near Laurel Ridge. Small, localized communities such as Chestnut Grove, Rockton, and Home Camp are connected by narrow routes like Stoney Lonesome and Schuckers Orchard Rd, suggesting a legacy of timber and agricultural homesteads.

The presence of the Du Bois Reservoir and the Dressler Cemetery in the northeastern corner highlights the area's importance for local infrastructure and family history. Moving south toward Laborde and Coal Hill, the map reveals how the land was adapted for varying uses, from the industrial echoes at Smith Mills to the scattered dwellings near Salem and Oklahoma. This survey provides a clear view of the complex hydrography and the persistent rural character of this part of Pennsylvania.