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2013 Map of Mexico

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Mexico
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Juniata River valley and its historic transportation corridors define this landscape in Juniata County. Parallel to the river's northern bank, the traces of the Pennsylvania Canal remain visible, marking the nineteenth-century infrastructure that once connected these central Pennsylvania communities to broader markets. The settlement of Mexico sits at a strategic bend in the river, while the village of Tuscarora anchors the southern bank.

Industry and local commerce are represented by milling sites along the tributaries, such as Jericho Mills and Oakland Mills situated on Lost Cr. The terrain is characterized by long, parallel elevations like Lost Creek Ridge and Moyer Ridge, which dictate the placement of roads and small agricultural hamlets. Other notable points of interest include the Lost Creek Golf Course in the north and the Allen Grove Camp near the river, reflecting the area's mix of rural residential life and recreation.