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2023 Map of Rathbun

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

St. Marys extends its reach into the rugged plateau of the Elk County and Cameron County border, where the deep incisions of West Creek and its tributaries define the landscape. Small rail-side settlements like Rathbun and Beechwood cling to the narrow valley floor along W Creek Rd, while the uplands are marked by numerous named drainages such as Friddle Hollow and Warner Hollow. The presence of the St Marys Municipal Airport on the high ground near S Michael St contrasts with the remote character of the surrounding timbered ridges.

The conversion of former industrial corridors is evident in the West Creek Recreational Trail, which follows the winding path of the creek through Swissmont. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific landmarks like the Market Cem near the northeastern boundary. The intricate network of hollows, including Schoolhouse Hollow and Sugar Bush Hollow, points to a long history of local naming conventions tied to the region's early logging and small-scale settlement patterns.