2019 Map of Beaver Springs

About this map

Shade Mountain dominates the central landscape of this Snyder and Juniata County border region, creating a series of dramatic gaps including Romig Gap, Varner Gap, and Amey Gap. The ridge separates the northern valley settlements of Beaver Springs and Beavertown from the agricultural corridors to the south. Historically-rich details for genealogists include numerous family and church burial grounds, such as the Smith Family Cem and the Lauver Mennonite Cem near Evendale. The southern half of the map reveals a complex system of parallel valleys, including Leister Valley and Dunn Valley, where the waters of Cocolamus Cr and W Br Mahantango Cr drain the farmland. Industrial history is etched into the northern slopes at Ore Ridge, while local transit follows historical routes like Old US Hwy 522 through the northern corridor.