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2013 Map of Stoystown

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Stoystown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Stonycreek River winds through the heart of this Somerset County landscape, connecting the borough of Stoystown with the neighboring settlement of Kantner. This 2013 survey reveals a rural geography defined by its mining and milling history, notably at Reading Number Three and Walkers Mill. The terrain is marked by high points like Walnut Hill and Gobblers Nob, which overlook a network of local roads such as Old Forbes Rd and Slick Rd.

To the south, the community of Shanksville sits near the shores of Lake Stonycreek, while the eastern edge is defined by the recreational development around Indian Lake. Smaller locales like Lambertsville, Kimmelton, and Friedens provide additional context for genealogists and local historians tracking the evolution of the county's townships. The drainage of Higgins Run, Beaverdam Creek, and Lamberts Run further characterizes the local topography.