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1963 Map of Bellwood

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Bellwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Tyrone Mountain and Brush Mountain dominate this central Pennsylvania landscape, where narrow valleys dictate the path of early industry and transport. The Penn Central rail line tracks through Antis Valley, connecting the industrial hubs of Bellwood and East Altoona to the larger Appalachian corridor. The settlement of Bellwood serves as a focal point, flanked by established community anchors like Logan Valley Cemetery and the local High Sch.

Outside the built-up corridors, the terrain transitions into the agricultural and wooded expanses of Sinking Valley and the protected State Game Lands No 166. Water management is evident along the mountain flanks, with Pottsgrove Reservoir and Kettle Reservoir nestled near the Logan township line. This era captures the region's mid-century character, balancing its rail-dependent towns with isolated landmarks like Sickles Corner and Elberta.