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2019 Map of Burnham

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Burnham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Jacks Mountain and Long Mountain dominate this central Pennsylvania landscape, framing the fertile Kishacoquillas Valley where several historic townships and industrial hubs are located. The narrow passage of Mann Narrows serves as a critical geographic corridor, funneling Kishacoquillas Creek and major transportation routes like Old US Hwy 322 toward the denser settlements of Burnham and Yeagertown. The map reveals a high concentration of sites for local historians, including the Back Mountain Road Amish Cem and Vira Methodist Church.

A notable geographic pattern is seen in the dense cluster of community anchors such as the Milroy Presbyterian Cem and Woodlawn Cem near the town of Milroy. While the ridges remain largely undeveloped, the valley floors are active with civil infrastructure like the Mifflin County Airport and the McCardle Farm Airport, illustrating how the region's flatlands have been utilized for both agriculture and aviation.