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2019 Map of Woodward

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Penns Valley and Brush Valley serve as the primary corridors for settlement in this part of central Pennsylvania, where the community of Woodward sits at the foot of Woodward Gap. The landscape is defined by the rigid alignment of the Appalachian Ridges, including Nittany Mtn, Brush Mtn, and Shriner Mtn. These ridges are breached by numerous geographic features such as Wolfs Store Gap and Stover Gap, which historically dictated the flow of travel and commerce between the isolated valley floors.

Genealogists can locate several burial grounds tucked into the hillsides, including Livonia Cem, Brungart Cem, and Woodward Union Cem. The map reveals the intricate drainage system of the region, featuring Elk Cr and Voneida Run, alongside high-elevation landmarks like Horse Path Spring and the South Prong Thick Mountain. This 2019 survey documents the enduring rural character of the area, where forest trails like Hall Trail and Railroad Run Trail weave through the gaps of Buffalo Mtn and Paddy Mtn.