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1966 Map of Belleville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Belleville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Belleville sits at the northern end of this survey, serving as a hub within the Big Valley where Kishacoquillas Creek and Little Kishacoquillas Creek converge. The landscape is defined by the heavy parallel ridges of the Appalachian Mountains, with Jacks Mountain and Blue Mountain creating deep, isolated valleys. The southern portion of the map centers on the winding Juniata River, a critical transportation corridor occupied by the Penn Central railroad and a series of riverfront settlements including McVeytown, Lockport, and Anderson.

Family history is preserved through numerous rural institutions, such as Locust Grove Ch and St Johns Cem near Union Mills. The mid-century development of the region is evident in the infrastructure surrounding the river, from the Filtration Plant and Settling Ponds to the presence of both the Lewistown Airport and Cargill Airport. State-managed lands like State Game Lands No 113 and the Tuscarora State Forest encompass much of the steeper terrain, illustrating the balance between valley agriculture and protected timberland.