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1922 Map of Altoona

Name: 1922 Topographic Map of Altoona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1922
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1922

About this map

Altoona and its industrial environs serve as the focal point of this 1920s survey, illustrating a dense grid of residential and commercial development alongside the Pennsylvania railroad lines. The city spreads toward Juniata and East End, while the surrounding terrain is dominated by the dramatic ascent of the Allegheny Front and the linear ridge of Brush Mountain. This landscape is marked by the sharp contrast between the burgeoning urban center and the numerous rural schoolhouses and small settlements scattered through the gaps and hollows, such as Lloydville and Wopsononock.

Water management and transportation infrastructure are prominent features, with the Little Juniata River carving through the valley and several reservoirs, including Kettle Reservoir and the Tyrone Reservoirs, positioned to support the region's growth. Genealogists can find numerous named schools like the Sabbath Rest School and Cambria Mills School, alongside significant burial grounds like Grandview Cemetery, providing a detailed look at the community fabric during a period of significant industrial activity.