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2016 Map of Markleton

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Markleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Negro Mountain Mt Davis dominates the southern landscape of this Somerset County region, marking the highest physical elevation in Pennsylvania. The high-altitude terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges, including Winding Ridge and Glade Mtn, which frame the headwaters of numerous mountain runs. Water management and recreation are central to the area's character, evidenced by High Point Lake, Deer Valley Lake, and the Rockwood Reservoir to the north.

The Casselman River snakes through the northwestern corner, followed closely by the CSX Transportation line and the notable Pinkerton Tunnel. This transportation corridor links the small settlements of Markleton and Pinkerton, while the upland areas near Savage are served by the Keystone Airport. The map documents a complex network of forest roads and trails, such as the Old Mule Trail Rd, which navigate the steep gaps between Baughman Rocks and Shelter Rocks.