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2019 Map of Somerset

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Somerset serves as the central hub for this Perry County landscape, where the terrain is marked by numerous historic burial grounds and water control structures. The religious heritage of the area is particularly evident in the presence of the New Saint Josephs Priory Cem and Old Saint Josephs Priory Cem located near Lake Saint Joseph. These sites, along with others like the Hopewell Methodist Episcopal Cem, provide significant touchpoints for genealogical research in the region.

Water management and local crossings define the rural outskirts, from the Somerset Reservoir to the Rush Cr Structure 3b Reservoir. Historical infrastructure remains visible through named crossings such as Bowman Mill Bridge and Parks Bridge, which span the various runs and creeks like Muddy Run and Little Rush Cr. Smaller settlements like New Reading and Ziontown are connected by a network of township roads and highways, maintaining the character of a community built around traditional centers of worship and industry.