1964 Map of Blairsville

About this map

The Conemaugh River and its expansive Conemaugh River Lake dominate this landscape, controlled by the Conemaugh Dam and the Gaging Sta. The valley is a hub of mid-century infrastructure, where the Penn Central and Conrail lines intersect with an Old Railroad Grade and numerous Pipelines. Settlements like Blairsville show detailed urban footprints including the City Hall, High Sch, and the Blairsville Cem. Outside the main town center, the map reveals a rural landscape transitioning into industrial and institutional use, featuring the sprawling Torrance State Hospital and various extraction sites such as a Strip Mine, Quarry, and Mine. Significant local history is preserved in the locations of Old Salem Ch and Livermore, the latter situated near the inundation zone of the river lake.