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1968 Map of Saxton

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Saxton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The Juniata River Raystown Branch carves a winding path through the northern reach of this landscape, feeding into Raystown Lake. The settlement of Saxton serves as a primary hub for this region, flanked by East Saxton, Shoup, and Puttstown. The map reveals an extensive history of resource extraction, with numerous Reclaimed Strip Mines and active Strip Mines peppering the slopes of Saxton Mountain and the Broad Top region.

Genealogists can find several family and community landmarks, including Evans Cem near Finleyville and the IOOF Cem at Broad Top City. Cultural life is marked by sites like St Michaels Ch in Wood and Union Ch near Dudley. Evidence of older transportation networks remains visible through the Old RR Grade, while modern recreation is represented by the Weaver Falls Access Area and the wooded expanse of State Game Lands No 67.