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2013 Map of Philipsburg

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Philipsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Philipsburg and its surrounding borough-heavy landscape are defined by a complex network of residential clusters and historical industrial sites. The southern half of the map reveals a dense settlement pattern where South Philipsburg, Chester Hill, and North Philipsburg converge near the winding path of Cold Stream. This area is historically marked by the Cuba Mines, illustrating the region's long-standing connection to coal extraction.

To the north, the terrain transitions into more scattered communities like Kylertown and Allport, linked by a series of rural roads such as Old Turnpike Rd and Hardscrabble Rd. The hydrography is dominated by Moshannon Cr and various runs, including Emigh Run which feeds into Emigh Lake. Significant local landmarks include the Albert Airport and the rail-oriented Loch Lomond Junction, reflecting the transportation infrastructure that supported the local economy into the early 21st century.