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2019 Map of Prosperity

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Tenmile Cr carves a winding path through the borderlands of Washington and Greene counties, shaping a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep hollows. The settlement of Prosperity serves as a central hub, where the Day Covered Bridge spans the creek near the intersection of Prosperity Pike and Lindley Hill Rd. This area is marked by numerous family and community landmarks, including Mount Zion Cem and South Buffalo Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Western Pennsylvania.

The distribution of small hamlets like Sparta, Van Buren, and Old Concord reflects a long-standing rural network connected by steep routes such as Dunn School Rd and Stockdale School Rd. From the elevation of Point Lookout in the northeast to the waters of Bells Lakes, the map illustrates how the drainage patterns of Buffalo Cr and Chartiers Cr have dictated the placement of roads and homesteads across the townships.