2019 Map of Avilton

About this map

Avilton and New Germany sit within a high-elevation landscape defined by the parallel ridges of the Allegheny Mountains. This terrain, marked by notable peaks such as Big Savage Mtn and Meadow Mtn, is crisscrossed by an intricate drainage system including the Casselman River and Savage River. The central corridor is dominated by the National Pike, which passes through Piney Grove near the crest of Red Ridge. This historic transit route dictates the settlement pattern, as small family burial grounds like Merrbach Cem and Mount Zion Cem appear alongside older farmsteads. To the south, the presence of New Germany Lake and Meadow Run Lake indicates a landscape shifting toward recreational use, while numerous named hollows and runs like Poplar Lick Run and Blue Lick Run reveal the complex topography that historically challenged early Appalachian travelers and settlers.