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1999 Map of Mill Run

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Mill Run
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Youghiogheny River carves a deep path through the southwestern portion of this Fayette County survey, anchoring the landscape around Ohiopyle State Park. The terrain is characterized by steep ridges and narrow runs, with the Indian Creek valley feeding into the Mill Run Reservoir. Settlement patterns follow the high ground and creek bottoms, centered on communities like Mill Run and Normalville.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks, including the Critchfield Stone Ch and Hickman Chapel, alongside the Hillview Cem and Mt Tabor Cem. The map documents the region's diverse land use, from the recreational grounds of Camp Achievement and Laurel Ridge State Park to industrial remnants like a Strip Mine near the northern boundary. The intricate network of small waterways, such as Bear Run and Jonathan Run, illustrates the complex drainage of the Laurel Highlands.