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2016 Map of Mench

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Raystown Branch Juniata River flows through the northern reaches of this East Providence Township landscape, where the ridges of Warrior Ridge and Polish Mtn define a terrain of steep hollows and narrow valleys. This area is notably characterized by its numerous small family burial grounds and farm cemeteries, such as the Sparks Family Cem, Dibert Farm Cem, and the Kagarise - Burger Farm Cem, offering significant data for genealogical research.

Historic transit across Brush Creek is preserved through the presence of Felton's Covered Bridge and Jackson's Mill Covered Bridge, landmarks that speak to the region's rural engineering heritage. Settlement patterns are concentrated around small nodes like Mattie, Clear Ridge, and Jackson Mills, while the southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the prominent spines of Addison Ridge and Rays Hill, marking the boundary between Bedford and Fulton Counties.