2019 Map of Rural Valley

About this map

Rural Valley and Yatesboro anchor the central valley of this Armstrong County landscape, where the waters of Cowanshannock Cr flow westward through the coal-bearing hills. The map reveals a dense network of family and community landmarks, particularly evident in the high concentration of burial grounds such as the Schreincost Farm Cem and Pleasant Union Cem. These sites, along with the Echo Methodist Episcopal Church, highlight the long-standing genealogical roots in small settlements like Echo, Bryan, and Blanco. To the southeast, the expansive Keystone Lake contrasts with the narrow stream valleys of Huskins Run and Gessner Run. The terrain is marked by the winding paths of rural routes like Kittanning Ave and State Rte 1028, which connect isolated farmsteads and historic parishes across the undulating ridges and hollows.