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2019 Map of Butler Knob

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Butler Knob
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 Sideling Hill dominate this portion of Huntingdon County, where deep gaps and ridges define the settlement patterns of the Ridge and Valley province. Small agricultural pockets and rural crossroads like Latta Grove and Clear Ridge occupy the narrow corridors between the peaks. Along the eastern edge, Shirleysburg sits near the confluence of Aughwick Creek and several mountain runs, serving as a historic anchor for the surrounding farms.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of small burial grounds scattered across the landscape, including the Dell Family Cem and the Sugar Run Brethren Cem. The map reveals the area's industrial and natural history through features like Silver Mine Knob and the Singers Gap Reservoir. The drainage network, including Hares Valley Cr and Sugar Run, illustrates how water was managed and utilized in this steep terrain.