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1952 Map of New Bloomfield

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of New Bloomfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Juniata River and Susquehanna River frame a landscape of ridge-and-valley settlement where the county seat of New Bloomfield serves as a central hub. This mid-century survey illustrates the rural character of Perry County, anchored by institutions like the Carson Long Institute and early industrial remnants such as Juniata Furnace. The terrain is defined by dramatic parallel ridges including Mahanoy Ridge and Dicks Ridge, which dictate the paths of waterways like Sherman Creek and the historical Pennsylvania RR line.

Evidence of established community life is visible in the network of one-room schools and country churches, such as the Fio Forge Sch and St Davids Ch in Dellville. Toward the southern boundary, the U.S. Military Reservation and a segment of the Appalachian Trail underscore the region's diverse land use, from defense and recreation to the riverfront activity at Amity Hall and the Clarks Ferry Bridge.