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2019 Map of Centre Hall

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Nittany Valley and Penns Valley dictate the settlement patterns of this central Pennsylvania landscape, where towns are tucked between parallel ridges. The borough of Centre Hall serves as a local hub, connected to neighboring Old Fort and Pleasant Gap by established routes through Nittany Mtn. The map reveals a deeply rooted community structure, evidenced by numerous historical burying grounds including Emanuel Union Cem and the Reformed and Lutheran Cem.

Water and topography define the southern reaches, where Tussey Mountain creates a natural barrier. The area near Colyer features Colyer Lake, while small settlements like Potters Mills and Red Mill reflect an early economy tied to the local watercourses. These smaller hamlets, along with family-named terrain like Sand Mtn and Triester Mtn, provide essential detail for genealogists tracing local lineages through Spring Cr and the surrounding gaps.