2016 Map of Frankstown

About this map

The Frankstown Branch Juniata River carves a deep valley between Lock Mtn and Loop Mtn, defining the agricultural and settlement patterns of this Blair County landscape. Historically significant for its position along early transportation routes, the area features numerous small settlements such as Frankstown, Geeseytown, and Reese that follow the river's course. The map is particularly notable for its density of burial sites, ranging from the Markey - Shinnefelt Burial Ground and Claycomb Burial Site to organized church yards like the Mines Methodist Church Cem. North of the river, Canoe Cr Lake and the surrounding Turkey Valley highlight the transition from steep mountain ridges to the more open terrain of Brush Mtn. This document serves as a detailed record of local genealogy, documenting small family and community cemeteries like Clapper Cem and Goods - Wallstown Cem that persist amidst modern infrastructure.