2016 Map of Shermans Dale

About this map

Shermans Creek meanders through the heart of the Perry and Cumberland county line, anchoring a valley landscape defined by the prominent ridge of Blue Mountain. The settlement patterns here follow the creek and the mountain passes, with the village of Shermans Dale serving as a central hub where Spring RD meets the water. To the south, the terrain levels out toward Schlusser and Carlisle Springs, where the headwaters of Wertz Run and Spring Run begin their descent toward Conodoguinet Creek. Several critical mountain crossings, including Sterretts Gap, Cranes Gap, and Longs Gap, illustrate the historic importance of these natural apertures for regional transit between the valleys. The map also records localized landforms like Milligan Ridge, Rattlesnake Ridge, and Little Mountain, which together dictate the winding paths of rural routes such as Pisgah State RD and Waggoners Gap RD.