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2016 Map of Richfield

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Richfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Shade Mountain and Chestnut Ridge define the ridgeline landscape of this central Pennsylvania region, where narrow agricultural corridors are tucked between steep wooded rises. The settlement of Richfield sits at the western edge of the quadrangle, while Mount Pleasant Mills anchors the northeast, connected by the branching waters of the N Br Mahantango Cr and West Branch Mahantango Creek.

Tracing the valleys reveals a mosaic of named agricultural zones like Buckwheat Valley and Potato Valley, names that reflect the historical farming priorities of Snyder County and Juniata County. Local history is preserved in sites such as Emanuel Cem and the small hamlet of Knousetown, while more modern infrastructure is represented by the Jansen Vineyards Airport near Dresslers Ridge. The map illustrates a traditional rural layout where local roads like Heister Valley Rd follow the natural contours of the drainage basins.