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2023 Map of Prosperity

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The community of Prosperity serves as the focal point for this rural landscape in southwestern Pennsylvania, where the headwaters of numerous creeks carve a complex network of ridges. This 2023 edition highlights a traditional settlement pattern, with small hamlets like Sparta, Gale, and Van Buren dispersed along winding valley roads. The region is notable for its high density of burial grounds, including the Old Concord Cem, Mount Zion Cem, and Old Quaker Cem, providing a detailed record for genealogical research in Washington and Greene counties.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with drainage from Tenmile Creek and Buffalo Creek defining the local geography. Distinctive landmarks such as Point Lookout and the Bells Lakes offer specific points of interest amidst the agricultural and forested hills. Significant religious sites, such as the Bethel Presbyterian Church Cem and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, anchor the community's historical geography.