1977 Map of Barrville

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Kishcoquillas Valley dominates the lower half of this 1977 orthophotoquad, revealing a dense patchwork of agricultural fields that contrast sharply with the forested slopes of Broad Mountain. The aerial imagery, prepared by the U.S. Geological Survey in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, provides a literal view of the land use patterns near Barrville during the late 1970s. The meandering path of Kishcoquillas Creek cuts through these lowlands, while landmarks like Boar Hill break the ridge-and-valley terrain. This document is particularly valuable for researchers tracing the evolution of Pennsylvania farmsteads and rural boundary lines, as it captures the exact state of the landscape before modern suburban expansion or industrial changes altered the Mifflin County countryside.