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2016 Map of Lewistown

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Lewistown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Lewistown serves as the central hub of this survey, where the Juniata River winds through a landscape defined by significant ridges and industrial transport corridors. The town's historic footprint is anchored by the complex rail infrastructure at Lewistown Junction and the residential layout of Juniata Terrace. The surrounding area is notable for its numerous burial grounds, including Lind Memorial Cem and Sacred Heart Cem, which provide valuable location data for genealogists.

North of the river, the landscape transitions from the urban density of Highland Park and Burnham into the steep terrain of Shade Mountain. Aviation history is noted by the presence of Wagner Airport near Granville, while the southeastern corner of the map captures the rural character of Nook along the border of Mifflin and Juniata Counties. The map detail effectively illustrates the relationship between the river valley and the ridges of Big Ridge and Blacklog Mountain.