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1999 Map of Ohiopyle

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Ohiopyle
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 dramatic loop through the terrain of Laurel Hill, defining the settlement patterns of this rugged corner of Fayette County. Near the bend, Ohiopyle serves as a focal point, surrounded by the protected lands of Ohiopyle State Park and State Game Lands No 111. The map documents a landscape where industrial traces like a Strip Mine and various gas wells exist alongside historical community markers, including Sugarloaf Chapel and the Marclay Sch.

To the south, the historic National Road traverses the heights near Jacobs Hill, leading toward the northern reaches of Youghiogheny Lake and the settlement of Somerfield. This geography highlights the transition from river-bottom rail points like Bidwell Sta to the high ridges of Sugarloaf Knob. The presence of numerous small cemeteries, such as Maple Grove Cem and Sugarloaf Cem, provides essential points of reference for genealogists tracking families in the Wharton and Henry Clay townships.