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1954 Map of Avella

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Avella
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The extraction landscape of Washington County defines this 1950s survey, updated in the late 1970s. The terrain is marked by extensive strip mines, oil wells, and gas wells, particularly in the north around Hanlin Station and Langeloth. Small coal-patch and industrial settlements like Slovan, Atlasburg, and P and W Patch line the rail corridors, illustrating the region's historical reliance on the Conrail and Norfolk And Western lines.

In the southern portion of the sheet, Avella serves as a local hub near the confluence of Cross Creek forks. Cultural landmarks including St Johns Ch, Bethel Ch, and the Cedar Grove Sch provide focal points for genealogical research. The presence of a drive-in theater near Slovan and Hill Stadium reflect the mid-century social life of these communities during a period of heavy industrial activity.