2016 Map of Bellwood

About this map

Logan Valley serves as a primary corridor for transportation and settlement in Blair County, defined by the winding course of the Little Juniata River and the Norfolk Southern rail line. The borough of Bellwood stands at the center of this landscape, surrounded by smaller communities like Fostoria, Roots, and Pinecroft. The map captures the transition from the valley floor to the prominent ridge of Brush Mtn, part of the larger Allegheny Mountains chain. Significant local history markers include Logan Valley Cem and Antis Cem, which provide valuable data points for genealogists. The southern portion of the sheet reaches the outskirts of Altoona, including East Altoona and Greenwood, where the terrain begins to rise toward Kettle Reservoir. This topographic study highlights the persistent relationship between the river, the railroad, and the valley settlements that grew alongside them.