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2010 Map of McCoysville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Tuscarora Creek snakes through the center of this landscape, anchoring a valley of milling settlements and small agricultural hamlets. The prominence of McCullochs Mills and Doyles Mills suggests a history tied to the water power of the creek, while the presence of McCoysville and Honey Grove marks the primary population centers along the local road network. The terrain is sharply defined by the long, parallel ridges of Shade Mountain and the Herringbone Ridges, creating a restricted valley corridor that funnels movement through points like The Narrows and Spectacle Gap.

Genealogists will find value in the documentation of the McCoysville Cemetery and East Waterford Cemetery, as well as named localities like Smoky Valley and Scotland. The map details the rural character of the area, from the isolation of Flint Hollow to the small riverine feature of Pennybaker Island. This survey provides a clear view of the township's layout before modern development altered the rural Pennsylvania character.