2016 Map of Franklinville

About this map

Pennsylvania Furnace and Huntingdon Furnace stand as markers of the historic iron industry that once dominated this region of the Centre and Huntingdon county line. The landscape is defined by the parallel ridges of Bald Eagle Mountain and Tussey Mountain, with the fertile valley between them supporting a network of small settlements like Franklinville and Graysville. These communities are often centered near water sources such as Spruce Cr or along early transport routes like Dry Hollow Rd. Genealogists will find a wealth of local family history in the numerous small burial grounds scattered across the township, including Spittler Cem, Funk Cem, and the Seven Stars Cem. The terrain south of Gatesburg Ridge known as The Barrens offers a contrast to the settled valley floors, illustrating the varying land use patterns in this part of Pennsylvania's ridge and valley province.