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2023 Map of Murdock

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Somerset borders the northern edge of this Pennsylvania landscape, where the waters of Coxes Creek and Kimberly Run begin their descent through the highlands. The terrain is characterized by the prominent rise of Negro Mountain to the southwest and Cover Hill to the northeast, creating a complex series of ridges and valleys. Small settlements like Beachdale, Blackfield, and Shamrock are connected by a network of rural routes, including the legacy thoroughfare of E Mud Pike Rd.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites throughout the area, from the Wills Church Cem near the eastern boundary to the Sanner's Lutheran Church Cem in the west. These family and congregational landmarks, such as the Ankeny Cem and Flickinger Cem, reflect the deep-rooted agricultural and coal-mining heritage of the region. The southern reaches are defined by the winding Casselman River and its junction with Shafer Run, marking a transition toward the lower river valleys.