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1954 Map of Avella

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Avella
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Avella and the surrounding townships of Hanover, Jefferson, and Cross Creek are depicted here during a period of significant coal and industrial activity. The landscape is defined by the three branches of Cross Creek, including the North Fork and South Fork, which carve through the terrain. The presence of numerous Strip Mines and mine dumps throughout the northern sections underscores the region's reliance on extractive industries.

Settlements like Slovan, Atlasburg, and Langeloth appear as dense residential clusters tied to the local economy, while smaller hamlets like Hanlin Station and Pattersons Mill serve the more rural areas. Transportation is anchored by the Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh and West Virginia railroads. Cultural life is evidenced by institutions such as St Johns Ch, Bethel Ch, and the Grange Hall near Rea, providing a detailed look at the social fabric of Washington County in the mid-1950s.