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1929 Map of Tyrone

Name: 1929 Topographic Map of Tyrone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

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Bald Eagle Mountain and the Allegheny Mts dominate this Central Pennsylvania landscape, where the Pennsylvania railroad follows the winding corridor of the Little Juniata River. The map captures an era of decentralized local industry and education, evidenced by the numerous district schools like Hickory Bottom Sch and Mountain Orchard Sch. Major valley settlements such as Tyrone and Alexandria anchor the region, while the presence of Huntingdon Furnace points to the area's earlier iron-making heritage.

Drainage patterns are clearly defined by the intersection of Spruce Creek and the Frankstown Branch Juniata River, creating a network of narrow valleys like Sinking Valley and Canoe Valley. Local history researchers will find a wealth of family-named landmarks and rural hubs, including Grazier Mill and the Union Church. The terrain is characterized by the prominent Leading Ridge and the feature known as The Barrens, illustrating the complex geological folds of the Ridge and Valley province during the early twentieth century.