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2010 Map of Newton Hamilton

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Newton Hamilton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Juniata River carves a sweeping path through this landscape, defining the character of several riverside communities in southern Mifflin County. At the river's bend, the borough of Newton Hamilton stands as a focal point, flanked by Silver Ford Heights and the Methodist Training Camp. The terrain is marked by a series of prominent ridges, including Long Hollow Ridge and Greenbrier Ridge, which channel development into fertile lowlands and narrow gaps.

Smaller hamlets and intersections like Atkinson Mills and Little Kansas indicate a history of local industry and rural settlement. Further downriver, the communities of Vineyard and Ryde follow the water's edge, while the upland areas are defined by family-named landmarks such as Irvin Hill and Bunker Hill. The intricate network of local roads, from Ferguson Valley Rd to Jacks Mountain Rd, reflects a landscape where transportation was dictated by the steep elevations of Sugar Ridge and Kansas Ridge.