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2019 Map of Newton Hamilton

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Newton Hamilton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Juniata River carves a winding path through this central Pennsylvania landscape, defining the boundaries and movement of the region. Along its banks, the borough of Newton Hamilton serves as a focal point, surrounded by several smaller settlements and clusters of family-named landmarks. The terrain is characterized by a series of prominent ridges and hollows, including Jacks Mountain, Long Hollow Ridge, and Sugar Ridge, which have historically shaped the agricultural and transport patterns of Mifflin Co and Huntingdon County.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific data points here, from the Newton Hamilton Memorial Cem to the Atkinson Mills Methodist Cem. The map documents the persistent rural character of places like Airydale and Ryde, connected by a network of valley roads such as Ferguson Valley Rd. Notable interior landmarks like Bunker Hill and the church at Atkinson Mills provide clear evidence of established community life amidst the steep mountain slopes and gap-riddled ridges.