1998 Map of Coburn

About this map

Penns Creek and Elk Creek converge at the village of Coburn, a focal point of settlement in this landscape dominated by the ridges of the Bald Eagle State Forest. The village is anchored by St Johns Ch and Trinity Ch, while the Penn Central rail line follows the winding watercourse through the gaps. South of the main settlement, the terrain transitions into the protected enclave of Poe Valley State Park, which includes campgrounds near the headwaters of Poe Creek. The map documents a complex ridge-and-valley system where family-named landmarks like Rupp Mountain and Woodward Mtn define local geography. Deep within these ridges, features such as Havice Spring and the Salem Cem reflect a history of remote mountain living along the Centre and Mifflin County line.