1968 Map of Saxton

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Raystown Branch Juniata River and the southern reach of Raystown Lake define the western edge of this landscape, where the ridges of Allegrippis Ridge and Terrace Mountain rise above the water. In this coal-rich region of central Pennsylvania, the map reveals an extensive history of resource extraction, with numerous Strip Mines and an Old RR Grade threading through the hills. The settlement pattern is dense with small mining and railway communities like Saxton, Broad Top City, and Coalmont. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several family and community burial grounds, including Evans Cem, Duvalls Cem, and Adimarie Cem, alongside landmarks such as St Michaels Ch. The transition between industrial use and conservation is evident as the State Game Lands No 67 and Warriors Path State Park encompass large tracts of the surrounding highlands.