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1966 Map of Shade Gap

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Shade Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Shade Mountain and Tuscarora Mountain dominate this mid-century portrait of central Pennsylvania's ridge-and-valley landscape. The region's settlement pattern follows the narrow, fertile valley floors, with small hubs like Shade Gap, Neelyton, and Dry Run serving as focal points for local commerce and community life. Transportation through the gaps and over the ridges is documented by a network of unimproved roads and several trails, emphasizing the topographical constraints on development during the 1960s.

Genealogists and local researchers will find significant detail in the placement of rural landmarks, including the Salem Ch, Pine Grove Ch, and Upper Path Valley Ch. Established burial grounds such as Gilliand Cem and Path Valley Cem provide valuable touchstones for family history. The presence of State Game Lands No 251 across Big Ridge and Pine Ridge indicates the early conservation efforts and recreational utility of the more mountainous terrain.