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1927 Map of Lewistown

Name: 1927 Topographic Map of Lewistown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Lewistown serves as the focal point of this Central Pennsylvania landscape, situated at the dramatic bend of the Juniata River where the Pennsylvania RR follows the narrow corridor of the Lewistown Narrows. The map reveals a region defined by its long, parallel ridges, such as Jacks Mountain and Blue Mountain, which separate fertile agricultural strips like the Kishacoquillas Valley. This valley is dotted with local landmarks including Belleville, Alexander Springs, and several rural schoolhouses like Yoder School and Ore Bank School.

Industrial development is evident along the rail lines, connecting manufacturing centers in Burnham and Yeagertown to the river economy. Notable for genealogists are the numerous scattered settlements and post offices such as Hawstone PO, Lockport, and Naginey. Fords like Mc Coys Ford and bridges like Mayes Bridge highlight the historical importance of river crossings before the expansion of modern highway infrastructure.