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1959 Map of Millerstown

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Millerstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

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The Juniata River carves a winding path through this central Pennsylvania landscape, serving as the primary corridor for transportation and settlement between the high ridges. Following the northern bank, the remnants of the Pennsylvania Canal parallel the modern Penn Central tracks, illustrating the shift from 19th-century water transit to industrial rail power. The borough of Millerstown anchors the eastern riverbank, while Thompsontown sits further west, each acting as a hub for the surrounding agricultural valleys like Pfoutz Valley and Kurtz Valley.

Beyond the river, the terrain is defined by the steep, wooded slopes of Tuscarora Mountain and Shellys Ridge. Local history is preserved in rural landmarks such as Whiteland Ch and Riverview Cem, while the industrial past is marked by a Borrow Pit and a Quarry. The vast acreage of State Game Lands No 171 covers much of the southern mountain, preserving the wild character of the region despite the proximity of U.S. 22 11.