2019 Map of Port Matilda

About this map

Port Matilda occupies a strategic position where the Bald Eagle Mountain range meets the expansive Halfmoon Valley. This modern topographical study illustrates the deep-rooted settlement patterns of Centre County, where small communities like Stormstown, Centennial, and Hannah remain anchored along the valley floor. The landscape is defined by its dramatic series of hollows, including Wills Hollow, McDonald Hollow, and Steel Hollow, which drain the surrounding ridges into Bald Eagle Creek. Local history is preserved through numerous family and community landmarks, from the industrial heritage at Martha Furnace to the quiet presence of the Friends Cemetery and Port Matilda Presbyterian Cemetery. The map captures the transit corridor of the 28th Division Highway as it follows the natural contours of the ridge and valley province.