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1963 Map of Huntingdon

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Huntingdon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Huntingdon serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated at the confluence of the Juniata River and its Raystown Branch. The town is well-established, featuring Juniata College, the State Correctional Institution, and essential local infrastructure like the Blair Memorial Hospital. Beyond the urban center, the landscape is defined by the parallel ridges of Warrior Ridge, Woodcock Ridge, and Piney Ridge, which channel development into narrow valleys.

A notable highlight of the area's hydraulic history is the Raystown Dam Spillway, reflecting the regional focus on water management and power. For the genealogist, the map preserves several rural burial sites, including Shenefelt Cem and White Church Cem, alongside the small settlements of McConnellstown and Hesston. The remnants of local industry and transport are evident in the Old Railroad Grade and active Pennsylvania rail lines, which trace the river's winding path.