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2019 Map of Spring Mills

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Spring Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Spring Mills serves as a central hub in this section of Penns Valley, where the waters of Sinking Creek meet the larger flow of Penns Creek. The landscape is defined by the rhythmic alternation of cultivated valley floors and densely wooded ridges, including Egg Hill and Sand Ridge. Agriculture and local commerce are evident in the scatter of small settlements such as Farmers Mills, Penn Hall, and Zerby, each connected by a network of rural roads like the Penns Valley Pike.

South of the agricultural heartland, the terrain shifts into the ridgeline-and-valley system of the Bald Eagle State Forest. Deep valleys like Georges Valley, Decker Valley, and Big Poe Valley run parallel to prominent heights such as Big Poe Mtn and First Mtn. This area contains numerous gaps, including Vonada Gap and Wildcat Gap, which traditionally served as vital passage points through the mountain barriers. The presence of multiple cemeteries, such as the Salem United Church of Christ Cem and Paradise Cem, alongside landmarks like Rising Spring, provides significant grounding for genealogical research in this part of Centre County.