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2013 Map of New Ringgold

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Little Schuylkill River carves through this corner of Schuylkill County, framing a landscape where agricultural valleys meet the steep ridges of the Blue Mountain range. Small settlements like New Ringgold, West Penn, and Quaker City are connected by a network of rural roads such as Cemetery Rd and Old Philly Pike, reflecting the long-established transit patterns of the region. The map captures a mix of utilitarian and recreational land use, from the West Penn Township Airport in the north to the protected stretches of the Appalachian Trail corridor in the south.

Prominent geographical landmarks define the southern skyline, including Hawk Mountain and the distinct rock formation known as Dans Pulpit. Multiple overlooks, such as North Lookout and the River of Rocks Overlook, provide specific vantage points over the River of Rocks and the winding Indian Run. This area serves as a critical point of interest for those studying the intersection of Pennsylvania's geological features and its early mountain-pass settlements.