1963 Map of Huntingdon

About this map

The Juniata River and its Raystown Branch dominate this mid-century portrait of Huntingdon County, showing a landscape on the verge of significant change. Purple hatching marks the extensive area designated for submergence by Raystown Lake, indicating where the river valley was being prepared for controlled inundation up to the Raystown Dam spillway. This creates a rare view of the valley floor before the waters rose, preserving the location of family landmarks like the Hawn Cemetery and Ridenour Cemetery, alongside river crossings like Hawn Bridge and Fink Bridge.