2019 Map of Roaring Spring

About this map

Roaring Spring and its eponymous water feature anchor this survey of the Central Pennsylvania corridor where Blair and Bedford counties meet. The landscape is defined by the prominent Dunning Mtn and Ore Hill Ridge, which hem in the drainage of the Frankstown Branch Juniata River. This area shows a dense concentration of historical burial grounds and small communities, including Claysburg, East Freedom, and Bakers Summit, reflecting generations of settlement along the valley floor. Genealogists can locate several family-named landmarks like Dodsons Graveyard, the Davis Family Cem, and Long Family Cem. The map detail follows the winding paths of Haller Creek and Plum Creek as they negotiate the gaps between ridges, illustrating the enduring relationship between the region's topography and its transportation network of local lanes and hollow roads.