1953 Map of Mifflinburg

About this map

Mifflinburg serves as a primary hub within this mid-century landscape, situated north of the prominent ridge lines of the Bald Eagle State Forest and the Penn Mountain State Forest. The map documents the rural character of the Union and Snyder county border, where small settlements like Centerville and Laurelton are connected by the valley of Penn Creek. The presence of the Laurelton State Village and various local landmarks such as the Church of the Brethren and St Peters Ch reflect the community infrastructure of the early 1950s. To the south, Middleburg and Swineford anchor the valley along Middle Creek, surrounded by numerous family and community cemeteries like Long Cem and the Hassinger Sch Cem, which provide significant value for genealogical research. The terrain is defined by dramatic ridges including Jacks Mountain and Shade Mountain, separated by narrows and gaps that dictated the path of early roads and rail lines.