1966 Map of Shade Gap

About this map

Shade Mountain and Tuscarora Mountain dominate this Central Pennsylvania landscape, defining the steep, parallel ridges and narrow agricultural valleys of Huntingdon and Franklin Counties. Small rural settlements like Shade Gap, Neelyton, and Spring Run are positioned along the valley floors, where the road network follows the level ground between the heights. The area is characterized by a strong sense of community and long-standing local history, evidenced by numerous small houses of worship and resting places including Salem Ch, Pine Grove Ch, and the Gilliland Cem in the north.