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2023 Map of Saxton

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Saxton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Saxton Mountain and Terrace Mountain dominate this central Pennsylvania landscape, where the confluence of steep ridges and winding waterways shaped a network of small coal and industrial settlements. The village of Saxton sits along the Raystown Branch Juniata River, serving as a gateway to the complex terrain of the Broad Top region. To the east, the map reveals a dense cluster of historic communities including Coalmont, Dudley, and Broad Top City, all linked by a legacy of mountain extraction.

Genealogical interest is particularly high here, with numerous burial grounds such as the Rhoat Family Cem, Duvalls Cem, and the Broad Top Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cem scattered across the uplands. The northern edge is defined by the expanse of Raystown Lake, while narrow hollows like Brewster Hollow and peaks such as Nagley Knob illustrate the challenging geography that historically isolated these tight-knit mountain towns.