2016 Map of Shumans

About this map

Catawissa Creek carves a deep path through the coal-region ridges of Columbia County, separating Nescopeck Mtn to the north from the high elevations of Catawissa Mtn and McCauley Mtn. The landscape is defined by its narrow valleys and steep summits, with settlements like Shumans and Mainville clustered along the water and rail corridors. Small upland communities, including Mifflin Cross Roads and Dogtown, occupy the rare level stretches between the peaks. The map reveals a network of rural connections such as Scotch Valley Dr and Long Hollow Rd that link isolated farmsteads and historic family sites like Michaels Cem. This 2016 survey documents a region where the topographical constraints of the Pennsylvania mountains continue to shape the distribution of small towns like Beaver Valley and Mill Grove, preserving the traditional spatial patterns established over generations.