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1963 Map of Franklinville

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Franklinville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Industrial history and varied terrain meet in this central Pennsylvania landscape, dominated by the massive ridge of Tussey Mountain and the Rothrock State Forest. The map documents the region’s early iron industry, marking the sites of Huntingdon Furnace and Pennsylvania Furnace, connected by a network of old transport routes like the Old Halfmoon Railroad and the Warriors Mark Railroad. These rail lines and roads like Old Grade follow the valleys between ridges, illustrating how the geography dictated the movement of resources.

Agricultural and small-town life is centered around settlements such as Franklinville, Seven Stars, and Gatesburg. Local genealogy is well-served by landmarks like Center Line Ch and the Ross Ch Cem. The presence of Indian Caverns and Warriors Mark Airport points to the area's mid-century development for tourism and local travel, while the rugged expanse of The Barrens offers a contrast to the developed valleys near Spruce Creek.