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2023 Map of Shermans Dale

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Shermans Creek carves a winding path through the gap between Pisgah Ridge and Rattlesnake Ridge, anchoring a landscape where the valley floors of Perry County meet the steep ascent of Blue Mountain. This modern survey records the enduring footprint of rural crossroads like Shermans Dale and Dromgold, which serve as vital points of reference along the Spring Road corridor. The geography is defined by parallel ridges and the gaps that pierce them, including Sterretts Gap and Longs Gap, which have historically facilitated movement across the county line into Cumberland County.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, from the Shermansdale Presbyterian Cem to the Mount Zion Old Dutch Cem near the eastern edge of the sheet. The transition from the rugged highlands to the more settled southern reaches near Schlusser and Carlisle Springs is evident in the dense network of roads and the proximity of Conodoguinet Creek. Smaller watercourses like Fishing Run and Pisgah Run further delineate the local topography, marking the drainage patterns that have shaped the region's agricultural and residential development.