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2019 Map of Ogletown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Ogletown and the small settlements of Crumb and Ryot anchor this high-elevation landscape in the Allegheny Mountains. Situated along the triple-county boundary where Cambria, Somerset, and Bedford meet, the area is defined by sharp ridges and deep hollows. High points like Pot Ridge overlook a complex network of forest trails and secondary roads, including the Buffalo Trail and Co Line Trail. These routes navigate the headwaters of numerous streams such as Babcock Cr, Clear Shade Cr, and Piney Run.

Cultural landmarks are concentrated in the lower elevations to the east, notably at the Mock Church Cem near Barefoot Run. The map illustrates a modern-day intersection of rural utility and recreation, where Pine Lake and various forest ways like Gobblers Pass Trail sit alongside the traditional alignment of the Old Bedford Pike. The drainage patterns of Callihan Cr and Ryot Run highlight the steep vertical relief that continues to dictate the sparse settlement patterns of this corridor.