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2023 Map of Smithton

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Youghiogheny River winds along the southwestern edge of this Westmoreland County landscape, where the local terrain is defined by the deep valleys of Sewickley Creek and its many tributaries. Settlement patterns reflect a mix of established borough centers like Smithton and smaller communities such as Hutchinson, Wyano, and Yukon. The area is notably dense with early burial sites and rural congregations, including the Sewickley Presbyterian Church and the Saint Paul Seanor Cem.

Infrastructure here is a complex web of local routes and larger thoroughfares, including the Pittsburgh Pike and Waltz Mill. The presence of several reservoirs, such as the Yukon Reservoir and Lake Denise, suggests a landscape managed for local utility and water supply. For researchers, the map provides a clear look at the proximity between industrial hubs and the family-named landmarks like Hoffman Cem and Mill Grove Cem that anchor the region's genealogy.