1966 Map of Spring Mills

About this map

Farmers Mills and Spring Mills anchor the northern reaches of this mid-1960s landscape, where the valley floor is defined by the winding course of Penns Creek and the Penn Central rail line. The terrain transitions from the agricultural openness of Penn Valley into a series of strictly parallel ridges, including Egg Hill, Georges Valley, and the massive Bald Eagle State Mountain. This pattern of narrow valleys and high ridges dictated historical settlement and transport, with gaps like Vonada Gap and Zerby Gap serving as vital passage points.