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2016 Map of Smithfield

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Smithfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Smithfield sits at a crossroads of commerce and local transit in Fayette County, where the historic Morgantown Rd meets a network of township routes. This landscape is shaped by the winding paths of Georges Creek and Mountain Cr, which once powered early local industry. Traces of this industrial past are visible at Ruble Mill, located just north of Woodbridgetown. The map reveals a dense settlement pattern of small communities like Shoaf, Smiley, and York Run Junction, many of which developed alongside the coal and coke works that formerly defined the region.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several institutional landmarks, including the Gans Hill School near Locust Hill and the Maple Grove Cem in Fairchance. The area's topography is defined by significant landmarks such as Goodwin Knob and the deep cuts of Bartons Hollow and Brownfield Hollow. From the small airfield at Skala Airport to the cluster of homes at Morris Crossroads, the map provides a look at the enduring rural and small-town character of southwestern Pennsylvania.