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1967 Map of Boswell

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Boswell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The industrial and recreational geography of central Somerset County is clearly visible here, defined by the extraction of coal and the management of water resources. Extensive Strip Mines and several Gas Wells surround the borough of Boswell, where the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor facilitates the transport of resources through Coal Junction. This landscape is one of transitions, where the steep, wooded heights of Laurel Hill and State Game Lands No 42 give way to a valley floor dotted with historic rural settlements like Jennertown, Ferrellton, and Forwardstown.

Local heritage is anchored by a significant concentration of religious and community landmarks, including SS Peter and Paul Cem, St Josephs Ch, and St Stanislaus Cem. Several artificial reservoirs and lakes, such as Lake Gloria, Rose Bud Lake, and the Conemaugh Twp Reservoir, reflect the mid-century development of the region's watersheds. The presence of Camp Sequanota and Pine Springs Camp further illustrates the era's shift toward the preservation of natural spaces for public use amidst the ongoing mining operations.