1964 Map of Blairsville

About this map

Blairsville stands as the primary hub in this mid-1960s survey, situated along the Conemaugh River at the junction of Burrell and Derry townships. The landscape is defined by the massive Conemaugh River Lake reservoir and the engineered Conemaugh Dam, which reshaped the valley's drainage. To the south, the extensive campus of the Torrance State Hospital occupies a significant tract near the Penn Central tracks, while industrial traces like strip mines and gas wells appear across the ridges. Genealogists will find several notable burial sites including Livermore Cem and Mt Carmel Cem. The transition from old infrastructure is evident in the presence of the Old Grade Railroad near the water's edge, contrasting with the active rail lines serving the coal and hospital complexes. This map captures a period when the region was balanced between its heavy industrial roots and newer recreational developments like Keystone State Park.