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1964 Map of Bolivar

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Bolivar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The Conemaugh River carves a deep valley through the western Pennsylvania landscape, defining the border between Indiana and Westmoreland counties. This mid-century view captures the transition of the region's industrial base, where the scars of reclaimed strip mines appear alongside sprawling conservation areas like State Game Lands No 153. To the west, the Torrance State Hospital occupies a significant grounds overlooking the river, while the town of Blairsville serves as a local hub near the Blairsville Joint High Sch.

Transportation remains central to the area's layout, with Conrail lines tracing the riverbanks and a network of pipelines and telephone lines crossing Penn View Mountain. Smaller settlements like Black Lick, Josephine, and Robinson cluster near the junctions of Blacklick Creek and Two Lick Creek, reflecting a settlement pattern deeply tied to the coal and water resources of the Laurel Highlands fringe.