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1959 Map of Reward

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Reward
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The linear ridges of Perry and Juniata counties define a landscape of secluded valleys and rural hamlets in this mid-century survey. Greenwood Valley and Foutz Valley stretch between the high points of Turkey Ridge and Wildcat Ridge, where settlement is clustered around crossroads and small country congregations. The map documents numerous spiritual and community centers like Pfoutz Valley Ch, St Michaels Ch, and St Matthews Ch, reflecting the deep-rooted German and Scotch-Irish heritage typical of this region.

The presence of the Reward Cem and Mitchell Cem provides valuable data for genealogists tracking local families near Nekoda and Seven Stars. Along the southern edge, the terrain becomes increasingly steep at Buffalo Mountain and Berry Mountain, where Mitchell Gap provides a rare natural passage through the ridgelines. The transition from the tight valley floors to the wooded summits of Liverpool Valley illustrates the historical constraints on agriculture and transport in this part of the Susquehanna drainage.