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1910 Map of Bedford, 1939 Print
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1910 Map of Bedford

USGS Topo · Published 1939

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The Allegheny Mountains form a massive natural wall along the western edge of this landscape, deeply influencing the settlement patterns of the early twentieth century. Below these heights, the Raystown Branch Pennsylvania RR and the Juniata River carve a path through the valley, anchoring the regional economy near Bedford and Wolfsburg. The map reveals a high density of rural institutions, particularly through its numerous named schools like Eight Square School and Sloan Hollow School, which served the scattered farming communities in Quaker Valley and East St. Clair. Industrial and logistical points such as Ryan Mill and the Fishertown Station illustrate how local commerce relied on both water power and the burgeoning rail network. Across Chestnut Ridge and into the Cumberland Valley, the network of small post offices, including Pleasantville Alumbank PO and Ogletown Felix PO, shows the vital connection points for these mountain townships.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1910
Date Published1939
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16 x 19.6 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain