2023 Map of Mexico

About this map

Tuscarora Mountain and Raccoon Ridge dominate the southern topography of this Juniata County landscape, where the Juniata River carves a deep valley through the ridges. The historical corridor of the Pennsylvania Canal remains a visible landmark along the river's northern bank, tracing the same path as the modern transportation network near Tuscarora. The area is characterized by a dense concentration of religious and family burial grounds, such as the Old Order Amish Cem, Lost Creek Mennonite Cem, and Rothrock Cem, reflecting a deep-rooted heritage of rural congregations. Small hamlets like Mexico and Van Wert are connected by a network of hollows and ridges, including Zendt Hollow Rd and Lost Creek Ridge. This modern survey documents the persistent rural character and the enduring geological features that have shaped the settlement patterns of Kurtz Valley and its surrounding communities.