1963 Map of Blue Knob

About this map

Blue Knob State Park and the surrounding high ridges of the Allegheny Front dominate this 1963 survey, where the convergence of Blair, Bedford, and Cambria counties creates a landscape defined by steep mountain hollows and narrow valley settlements. The map features the Lost Cox Children Monument on Rhodes Run, a poignant local landmark nestled within State Game Lands No 26. Small rural communities like Pavia and Stiefler Corner anchor the southern reaches, while the highlands are marked by fire and communications infrastructure, including the Herman Point Radio Towers and a lookout tower near the summit. The transition from industrial use to recreation is evident in the presence of both a Strip Mine in the northwest and an established Ski Area on the slopes of Blue Knob. Local genealogy is well-served by numerous rural houses of worship, such as Mt Moriah Ch and Upper Claar Ch, along with the Stiefler Cem.