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2016 Map of West Hickory

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Allegheny River carves a deep valley through the heart of this Forest County landscape, serving as the primary corridor for settlements like West Hickory and Trunkeyville. In this modern 2016 survey, the vast reaches of the Allegheny National Forest dominate the eastern bank, while the river itself is dotted with prominent features such as Hemlock Island, King Island, and Baker Island. The terrain is characterized by steep ridges and tributary valleys, with Butcherknife Hill and Preacher Hill overlooking the winding waters.

Transport and topography are intertwined, with the Warren-Franklin Pike and various rural routes like Trunkeyville Rd following the natural contours. Smaller hamlets and geographic markers such as Endeavor, Jamison, and Fagundus indicate the persistent footprint of small-scale mountain communities. For the researcher, the map details many small watercourses, from West Hickory Creek to Pigeon Run, that have shaped the local industry and settlement patterns for generations.