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2023 Map of Mill Run

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Mill Run
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Indian Creek and the Youghiogheny River carve a distinctive landscape through the ridges of Laurel Hill in this portion of Fayette County. The settlement pattern is characterized by small, scattered communities like Normalville, Rogers Mill, and Stewarton, connected by a network of winding mountain roads such as Jim Mountain Rd and Whites Bridge Rd. For family historians, the sheet is exceptionally rich in genealogical landmarks, preserving the locations of the Grimm Family Cem, Collins Family Cem, and Hickman Chapel Cem.

The southern reaches of the map are defined by the transition from industry to recreation, shown through the Ohiopyle State Park and the Bear Run Nature Reserve. Notable infrastructure like the Great Allegheny Passage Trl follows the river corridor, highlighting the region's evolution from a rail-heavy mountain economy to a center for conservation and outdoor study. The deep Indian Creek Gorge remains a prominent topographical feature, anchoring the central geography of the quadrangle.