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2016 Map of Summerville

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Redbank Creek carves a winding path through the borderlands of Clarion and Jefferson counties, serving as a primary drainage for the surrounding highlands. The settlement of Summerville is situated at the confluence where Carrier Run and Runaway Run meet the creek, with residential streets like W Penn St and Broad St defining the local geography. The landscape is characterized by narrow valleys and steep ridges, such as Graham Hill Rd in the south, while small agricultural and residential clusters like Heathville, Ohl, and Pansy are scattered throughout the upland areas.

Family and community history is preserved across several small burying grounds, including Vandervort Cem, Carrier Cem, and Smith Cem. In the southern portion of the map, North Freedom and Worthville mark historical centers along Little Sandy Creek. The intricate network of local routes, such as Roller Coaster Rd and Pansy Ringgold Rd, reflects the area's rural development and the topographical constraints of the Western Pennsylvania plateau.