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1966 Map of Centre Hall

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Centre Hall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Penn Valley lies framed by the dramatic ridges of Nittany Mountain and Tussey Mountain, showcasing a mid-century landscape where agricultural research and institutional land use intersect. The central borough of Centre Hall stands as the primary hub, accompanied by the expansive Pennsylvania State University Agronomy Research Farm and the State Correctional Institution at Rockview. These large holdings define the valley's character, contrasting with the dense forest cover of the Bald Eagle State Forest and Rothrock State Forest to the north and south.

Transportation through the gap is anchored by the Penn Central railroad, while the rural interior is dotted with small hamlets like Tusseyville and Potters Mills. Water features such as Colyer Lake and the meandering Sinking Creek drainage provide landmarks for local history, alongside community anchors like Emanuels Ch and the Egg Hill Cem. The presence of the Centre Air Park and several shale and gravel pits reflects the era's local aviation and resource extraction.