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1967 Map of Breezewood

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Breezewood serves as a pivotal junction in the late 1960s, where the Pennsylvania Toll Road meets the regional highway network amidst the deep ridges of the Bedford and Fulton county line. The landscape is defined by its topographic extremes, transitioning from the developed corridors around the toll road to the dense woodlands of Buchanan State Forest and State Game Lands No 65. Small, established communities like Akersville and Emmaville are tucked into the valleys of Roaring Run and Tonoloway Creek, reflecting an older, more isolated mountain economy that persists alongside modern transit. Local landmarks such as McKendree Ch and Ebenezer Ch provide essential points of reference for genealogists tracking family roots in these rural hollows. The presence of Sipes Mill and various mines indicates a history of local industry built around the area's natural resources.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1967
Date Published1970
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain