2023 Map of Reward

About this map

The ridge-and-valley landscape of Juniata and Perry Counties is defined by the sharp parallel lines of Turkey Ridge, Wildcat Ridge, and Buffalo Mountain. This terrain structures the rural settlements of Seven Stars, Nekoda, and Reward, which are tucked into the fertile basins of Pfoutz Valley and Perry Valley. The abundance of early family and denominational sites, such as the Long Family Graveyard and Saint Michael Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery, indicates a long history of communal and family-centered settlement. Historically, the area relied on water gaps like Mitchell Gap for transit, while smaller waterways such as Cocolamus Creek and Bargers Run drain the valleys. The map also records early infrastructure and waypoints including Sunbury Path and the Old Ferry Road, which once connected these rural interiors to the Susquehanna River corridor.