1939 Map of Needmore

About this map

Sideling Hill and Tuscarora Mountain define the parallel ridges of this Pennsylvania landscape, where small agricultural and industrial communities follow the narrow valleys of Licking Creek and Tonoloway Creek. Based on surveys conducted in the mid-1930s, the map reveals an intricate network of rural infrastructure, from the Big Cove Tannery to the localized commercial hub at Sipes Mill. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including family-named schools like McNaughton Sch and Siloam Sch, alongside numerous country churches such as Bedford Chapel and Mays Chapel. The southern portion of the map near the Maryland border features the crossing at Anthony Ford and the settlement of Warfordsburg, providing a detailed view of the region's transport patterns before modern interstate development. Of particular interest is the early alignment of the Pennsylvania Turnpike as it cuts through the northwestern corner near Breezewood.