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2019 Map of Mercersburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Mercersburg serves as the central hub of this modern survey, situated where the valley floor meets the rising slopes of the Bear Pond Mountains and Cove Mtn. The landscape is defined by its deep historical roots, evident in the network of smaller settlements such as Charlestown, Shimpstown, and Claylick. Along the northern edge, the Charlestown United Methodist Church Cem and the Negley Cem near the southern border provide vital touchpoints for genealogical research.

The area's physical geography is marked by the West Branch Conococheague Creek and several significant runs, including Buck Run and Johnston Run. These waterways, along with Licking Cr, trace the drainage patterns of the Little Cove Valley. Significant topographical features like Tuscarora Mtn and Rattlesnake Ridge dominate the western horizon, illustrating the corridor-like nature of this section of Franklin County.