1964 Map of Avonmore
USGS Topo · Published 1982About this map
The Kiskiminetas River carves a deep valley through the Western Pennsylvania landscape, serving as a natural boundary between Westmoreland, Armstrong, and Indiana Counties. In the early 1960s, the borough of Avonmore functioned as a river-bound hub for the Conrail line, surrounded by a complex industrial network of extractive resource sites. Extensive Strip Mines are mapped throughout the eastern hills, particularly near Elders Ridge and Maysville, illustrating the era's reliance on surface coal mining. Local life is documented through numerous rural institutions, from the Clarksburg Ch and Union Cem to educational landmarks like the Elders Ridge Joint High Sch. Dozens of Gas Wells and several Pipelines crisscross the terrain, marking the subsurface energy economy that defined this region alongside the larger settlements of Spring Church and Salina.
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Editions of this 1964 Avonmore Map
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Historical Maps of South Bend Township Through Time
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