Maps of Cowanshannock Township and Rural Valley

Cowanshannock Township is located in the eastern part of Armstrong County, on the border of Armstrong and Indiana counties. Towns in Cowanshannock include: Atwood, Barnards, Blanco, Bryan, Hoosicks Mill, Hughesville, Lumstead, Meredith, NuMine, Rose Valley, Rural Valley, Sagamore, Smeltzer and Yatesboro.

• 1860 map of Rural Valley.  Includes a list of local businessmen.  External link to Ancestor Tracks.
• 1861 map of Cowanshannock Township.  Shows locations of farms. Includes parts of Wayne, Plum Creek and other surrounding townships.  External link to Ancestor Tracks.
• 1876 map of Cowanshannock Township.  Shows locations of farms. External link to USGenWeb Archives.
• 1876 map of Rural Village and Atwood.  Shows locations of homes and businesses. Lists businesses in the area and the type of goods they sold. External link to USGenWeb Archives.
• 1940 map of Rural Valley and Cowanshannock.  1940 Census enumeration district map. Shows locations of many schools and churches.
• Late 1940's to early 1950's map of Rural Valley.  Hand drawn from memory by Spencer Colton. Shows churches, businesses and other landmarks.
• 1978 topographic map of Cowanshannock Twp.  This U.S. Geological Survey map shows towns, cemeteries, churches, mines, bodies of water and the railway. External link to USGenWeb Archives.

Cowanshannock's neighbors are:

• To the north: Wayne Township, Armstrong County. Belknap, Dayton, Echo, McCrea Furnace, Milton, Muff and Syderville.
• To the northeast: West Mahoning Township, Indiana County. Benton Furnace, Benton Mills, Goodville, Loop, North Point, Sellersville and Smicksburg.
• To the east: South Mahoning Township, Indiana County. Ambrose, Beyer, Denton, Elkin, Frantz's Mill, Glen Oak, McCormick Station, Ox Hill, Plumville, Rossmoyne, Sharpsburg, Smyrna, Wallopsburg and Wells Station.
• To the southeast: Washington Township, Indiana County. Advance, Creekside, Davis, Five Points and Willet.
• To the south: Plum Creek Township, Armstrong County. Elderton, Gastown and Whitesburg.
• To the southwest: Kittanning Township, Armstrong County. Blanket Hill, Heilman, McNees, Pyrra, Rockville and Shay.
• To the west: Valley Township, Armstrong County. Greendale, Oscar, Stone House and West Valley.
• To the northwest: Boggs Township, Armstrong County. Baum, Goheenville, Pine Furnace and Slabtown.

Armstrong County Area Maps

• 1861 maps of Armstrong County townships and villages  showing landowners. Scroll to the bottom of the page for a menu of Armstrong County locations that are available.  External link to Ancestor Tracks.
• 1872 Outline Map of Armstrong County, PA.  Shows boundaries of Armstrong County's townships as of 1872. External link to USGenWeb Archives.
• 1876 Atlas of Armstrong County, PA.  Links to maps of Armstrong County's townships and boroughs as of 1876. External link to USGenWeb Archives.
• 1950 Census map of Armstrong County.  External link to the National Archives.
• 1978 topographic maps of Armstrong County.  Links to topographic maps of Armstrong County townships and boroughs. External link to USGenWeb Archives.
• Current maps of Armstrong County. As of August 2022: scroll down to "Welcome to Armstrong County."  Maps of (1) the entire county, and (2) streets of the towns.  External link to the Armstrong County Tourist Bureau.

Indiana County Area Maps:

Indiana County maps are included because Cowanshannock Township borders Indiana County.

• 1871 Atlas of Indiana County, PA.  Links to maps of Indiana County's townships and boroughs as of 1871. External link to USGenWeb Archives.
• 1872 Outline Map of Indiana County, PA.  Shows boundaries of Indiana County's townships as of 1872. External link to USGenWeb Archives.
• 1978 topographic maps of Indiana County.  Links to topographic maps of Indiana County townships and boroughs. External link to USGenWeb Archives.