1963 Map of Franklinville

About this map

Pennsylvania Furnace stands as a focal point of industrial history in this 1963 survey of the Central Pennsylvania landscape. Situated along the boundary of Centre and Huntingdon counties, the region is defined by the high ridges of Tussey Mountain and Leading Ridge, which hem in the complex drainage of Spruce Creek. The map documents a landscape transitioning from its 19th-century furnace and forge roots toward modern utility, evidenced by the presence of the Warriors Mark Airport and the sprawling The Barrens. Recreational and geological sites are prominent, including the Indian Caverns near Franklinville and the expansive Rothrock State Forest. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of rural congregations like Center Line Ch and small settlements including Seven Stars and Frogtown.