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2013 Map of Centre Hall

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Centre Hall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Centre Hall and the surrounding Penns Valley landscape define this 2013 survey, where agricultural heritage intersects with modern research at the Pennsylvania State University Agronomy Research Farm. The map reveals a dense network of small settlements and family-named locales such as Old Fort, Tusseyville, and Fruittown, reflecting the long-standing community structure of Centre County. The terrain is marked by significant gaps and ridges, including Black Hawk Gap and Heckendorn Gap, which have historically dictated the flow of travel through the valley.

Water plays a central role in the geography, with Sinking Cr and Potter Run winding through the lowlands toward Colyer Lake. The presence of Potters Mills and Red Mill points to an industrial past tied to these waterways. Aviation history is also represented by the Centre Airpark, located north of Tusseyville. This map serves as a detailed record of land use, from the forested slopes of Nittany Mountain to the active farmlands of the valley floor.