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Loading map...1963 Map of Altoona
USGS Topo · Published 1973About this map
The city of Altoona and its surrounding mountain gaps are captured in this 1963 survey, reflecting a period when the rail industry and institutional growth defined the local geography. The Penn Central tracks dominate the valley floor, passing through neighborhoods like Juniata and Pleasant Valley. Education and civic life are prominent, marked by the presence of the Penn State University (Altoona Campus) and numerous parish schools such as St Marks Sch and SS Peter & Paul Sch.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1963
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches
Editions of this 1963 Altoona Map
6 editions found
Historical Maps of Altoona Through Time
5 maps found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain