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2023 Map of Morgantown South

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

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The Monongahela River carves through the western edge of this landscape, serving as a primary corridor for both the Monongahela River Rail-Trl and modern transit routes. South of Morgantown, the terrain rises toward significant heights like Dorsey Knob and Bald Knob, with the rural character of the region defined by scattered settlements such as Clinton Furnace and Ridgedale. The transition from the urban reach of South Hills and Sabraton to the winding valleys of Booths Creek and Cobun Creek highlights a pattern of highland development and valley agriculture.

Genealogists will find a wealth of burial sites preserved here, including Lawnwood Cem, Oak Grove Cem, and McBee Cem. The presence of Mellon Chapel and numerous family-named landmarks like Pioneer Rocks and Grapevine Hill points to a long history of local residence. In the eastern reaches near Richard and Dellslow, the Deckers Creek Rail-Trl follows the waterway through Beulah Hollow, while isolated springs like Willie Kyle Spring and George J Giles Spring remain marked in the upper elevations.