2010 Map of Spruce Creek

About this map

The Little Juniata River and the Frankstown Branch Juniata River converge in this central Pennsylvania landscape, a region historically defined by its iron production and river-valley settlements. Historic industrial sites like Etna Furnace and Union Furnace speak to the area's 19th-century manufacturing roots, while the community of Mount Etna and the landmark Canoe Mountain dominate the local topography. For those researching family history, the map provides precise locations for several burial grounds, including Saint John Cemetery, Waterstreet Cemetery, and the Williams Cemetery. The convergence of diverse watercourses like Sinking Run and Canoe Creek illustrates the intricate drainage patterns of the Ridge and Valley province, where small hamlets like Arch Spring and Yellow Spring grew around reliable water sources and agricultural land.