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2013 Map of Millerstown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Millerstown and Thompsontown anchor this study of the Juniata River valley, where the legacy of nineteenth-century transportation is still clearly etched into the terrain. The Juniata River is flanked by the remnants of the Pennsylvania Canal, a vital corridor that once linked the Susquehanna to the west. This industrial heritage is mirrored by the presence of Thompsontown Station and the historic river crossing at Old Ferry, marking points where trade and travel intersected with the water. The landscape is deeply carved by smaller valleys and hollows, such as Potash Hollow and Little Pfoutz Valley, while significant ridges like Shellys Ridge and Raccoon Ridge define the local topography.

Rural life in Perry County is reflected in a network of small settlements including Donnally Mills, East Salem, and Gramere. The map reveals how local drainage, such as Cocolamus Cr and Raccoon Cr, dictated the placement of early homesteads and community hubs. From the high points of Slaughterback Hill to the recreational slopes at Ski Snowpeak, the area remains a blend of agricultural tradition and river-valley geography.