2016 Map of Entriken

About this map

Raystown Lake dominates the central landscape of this Huntingdon County study, where the inundated valley of the Raystown Branch creates a complex shoreline around Piney Ridge and Allegrippis Ridge. The map reveals a deeply etched topography of high ridges and narrow valleys, such as Little Valley and Great Trough Creek, which have shaped settlement patterns for generations. Small communities like Entriken, Russellville, and Cherrytown are situated along the lower slopes and valley floors, often marked by their local cemeteries such as Entriken Cemetery and Brumbaugh Cemetery. Cultural history is evident at Paradise Furnace near the eastern edge, a reminder of the region's early industrial roots. The presence of numerous family-named landmarks, including the Plummer Family Cemetery, provides significant data for researchers tracing the local lineage of the area's farming and iron-working families.