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2016 Map of Burnham

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Burnham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Burnham and Yeagertown anchor the southern end of this Mifflin County corridor, where the narrow passage of Mann Narrows cuts through the massive ridge of Jacks Mountain. This topography has long dictated the flow of commerce and settlement, concentrating development along the banks of Kishacoquillas Creek. To the north, the landscape opens into the fertile valley floors surrounding Milroy and Reedsville, punctuated by a series of distinct gaps like Will Johns Gap and Short Drive Gap in the northern ridges.

Local landmarks such as Mammoth Spring near Shrader and the Mifflin County Airport highlight the mix of natural features and infrastructure. Genealogists will find several notable burial sites, including Old Salem Cem near Siglerville and Woodlawn Cem, which provide a geographic anchor for early families in the Kishacoquillas Valley. The map also documents smaller, possibly vanished points of interest like Potlicker Flats and Lumber City, which speak to the area's rural and industrial roots.