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2023 Map of Madisonburg

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Madisonburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Brush Valley and Nittany Valley dominate this survey of central Pennsylvania, where a series of parallel ridges creates a distinct landscape of isolated agricultural pockets. The settlement of Madisonburg serves as a local hub, anchored by several prominent burial grounds including the Madisonburg Lutheran and Reformed Cem and the United Church of Christ and Lutheran Cem. These sites, along with smaller hamlets like Hublersburg and Snydertown, illustrate the enduring community structures of the region.

Water plays a critical role in the geography here, with Penns Creek and Fishing Creek cutting through the valleys. Notable landmarks like the Penns Cave Spring and the Penns Cave Airport mark the southern portion of the map near Brush Mountain. The terrain is punctuated by significant gaps such as Markle Gap and Fulton Gap, which have historically dictated the placement of roads like the Madisonburg Pike.