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2016 Map of McConnellsburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

McConnellsburg serves as the focal point of this Pennsylvania landscape, where the valley floor meets the imposing ridges of the Appalachian Mountains. The terrain is defined by a series of parallel heights including Tuscarora Mountain, Cove Mountain, and Kittatinny Mountain, which dictate the local transport corridors and settlement patterns. To the east, Fort Loudon and Richmond Furnace reflect the area's industrial and colonial legacy, positioned along the West Branch Conococheague Creek.

High-altitude landmarks such as Buchanan Summit and Tuscarora Summit mark the crossings between Fulton and Franklin counties. The map details several vital water sources, from Gowans Gap Lake in the north to the Mercersburg Reservoir in the south, while the small hamlet of Dutchtown sits tucked behind Bear Lick. This survey illustrates the persistent importance of the gap at Cowans Gap for navigating this complex topography.