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2019 Map of Ridgway

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Ridgway serves as the focal point of this Elk County landscape, where the confluence of the Clarion River and Elk Creek dictates the layout of the town's street grid. The Elk County Courthouse stands as a central landmark within the community, which is flanked by historical burial grounds including Saint Leo's Cem, Thayer Cem, and Pine Grove Cem. To the north, the industrial character of Johnsonburg is evident near the East Branch Clarion River and the settlement of Rolfe.

The surrounding terrain is dominated by the heavily wooded reaches of the Allegheny National Forest and the protected corridor of the Clarion Wild and Scenic River. Small settlements like Dagusca Honda and Boot Jack are connected by winding mountain roads, while the Sedimentation Reservoir on Riley Run highlights the local water management infrastructure. The topography is defined by significant elevations such as Dill Hill and the rugged formation known as Devils Den.