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1954 Map of Shickshinny

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Shickshinny
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Shickshinny and Mocanaqua anchor the southeastern corner of this landscape, situated along the banks of the Susquehanna River where the waterway cuts through Shickshinny Mountain. The topography is defined by the parallel ridges of Huntingdon and Shickshinny, which hem in the drainage basins of Huntington Creek and Shickshinny Creek. These valleys are dotted with small agricultural and milling settlements like Huntington Mills and Harveyville, many of which grew around early water power sites.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including numerous rural education sites such as McKendree School and Reyburn School, alongside local houses of worship like Harmony Church. The presence of the Sorber Pit near the gap in the mountain points to the region's industrial heritage, while the inclusion of family-named cemeteries like Marvin Cemetery and Sorber Cemetery provides a clear view of the area's social geography during the mid-20th century.