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1967 Map of Mench

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Mench
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Raystown Branch Juniata River meanders through the northern portion of this quadrangle, creating a series of sharp bends and deep valleys that defined the early settlement patterns of Bedford and Fulton counties. The village of Mench sits atop the high ground of Clear Ridge, while Mattie serves as a small hub further south. The landscape is dominated by a succession of steep, parallel ridges including Polish Mountain, Raccoon Ridge, and the prominent Sideling Hill.

Rural life in the late 1960s is evidenced by numerous small community centers such as Stevens Chapel, Baughman Ch, and Wesley Chapel. Notable infrastructure including the Pennsylvania Turnpike cuts across the north near Juniata Crossing, while a large Pipeline traverses the central ridges. For genealogists and local historians, the map preserves the locations of several Covered Bridges and local mills like Jackson Mills, alongside significant tracts of the State Game Lands No 49.