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2013 Map of Bedford

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Bedford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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The Raystown Br Juniata River carves through this central Pennsylvania landscape, anchoring a region defined by its narrow valleys and prominent ridges. Notable timber-frame landmarks including the Claycomb Covered Bridge near Wolfsburg and the Herline Covered Bridge to the southwest illustrate the area's preserved architectural heritage. The terrain rises sharply at Kinton Knob, where the Kinton Knob Fire Tower overlooks the convergence of Quaker Valley and the Cumberland Valley Run.

Water management and recreation are central to the landscape, from the expansive Shawnee State Park and Shawnee Lake in the west to several vital reservoirs like John C Smith Reservoir and Todd Spring Reservoir. Small settlements such as Cessna, Napier, and Manns Choice are linked by a network of winding roads and the prominent Bedford County Airport, marking the ongoing evolution of this historic transportation corridor.