1963 Map of Bellwood

About this map

The Pennsylvania Railroad corridor defines the industrial spine of this Blair County landscape, running parallel to the Little Juniata River through the heart of Bellwood. The mid-century development of the region is evident in the transition from dense rail-side settlements like Reightown and Roots to newer suburban markers such as the Drive-in Theater near Pinecroft. Dominating the central topography is the massive ridge of Brush Mountain, which separates the industrial valley from the agricultural expanses of Sinking Run and the community at Culp. Local history is deeply etched into the hillsides via numerous memorial sites, including the large Rose Hill Cemetery in Altoona East End and the Logan Valley Cemetery. The map also captures critical infrastructure of the era, from the Pottsgrove Reservoir to the State Game Lands No 166.