1944 Map of Mc Connellsburg

About this map

Mc Connellsburg serves as the focal point for this survey of the South-Central Pennsylvania mountains, where the deep north-south ridges of Cove Mountain and Tuscarora Mountain define the region's movement and settlement. The map highlights the transition from the forested heights of the Buchanan State Forest to the productive lowlands of Path Valley. Traces of the region's industrial and agricultural character are evident in features like Richmond Furnace and the Fish Hatchery near Fort Loudon. Local education is documented through rural landmarks like McGovern Sch and Jugtown Sch, while the transportation corridor is marked by the presence of the Penn Central rail line and the PA Turnpike. Numerous springs, such as Sand Spring and Richmond Spring, illustrate the natural drainage systems that have historically supported these ridge-and-valley communities.