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2019 Map of Beavertown

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Beavertown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Jacks Mountain and Penns Creek Mtn dominate this section of central Pennsylvania, carving out a series of ridges and narrow valleys defined by historic watercourses. The drainage of Moyers Mill Run and the north branch of Middle Creek feed into Walker Lake, a prominent water body situated just east of Troxelville. The terrain is characterized by sharp gaps like Schrader Gap and Breininger Gap, which historically dictated the paths of travel through this ridge-and-valley landscape.

Settlement patterns follow the lower elevations along the southern corridor, with Beavertown serving as a primary point of interest. Small-scale aviation and rural infrastructure are visible through features like Gilfert Airport and the Union Cem. The map provides a detailed view of the forested uplands of Henstep Valley and the smaller hamlets of Benfer and Port Ann, reflecting a region deeply tied to its geography and creek-side settlements.