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2019 Map of Markleton

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Markleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Negro Mountain rises to the highest point in Pennsylvania at Mt Davis, overlooking the steep drainage basins of Elklick Cr and the Casselman River. This 2019 survey captures the rugged upland character of Somerset County, where the topography is defined by high ridges like Glade Mtn and Winding Ridge. The local geography is marked by historic transit corridors and small settlements, including Markleton and Pinkerton, the latter notable for its proximity to the Pinkerton Tunnel.

Water resources are central to the landscape, featuring man-made reservoirs such as High Point Lake and Deer Valley Lake, alongside natural features like Baughman Spring. The presence of Keystone Airport near Savage and various family-named roads like Comptons Mill Rd and Vought Hill Rd provides a detailed look at the rural infrastructure and land-use patterns that have shaped this portion of the Allegheny Mountains.