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1967 Map of Boswell

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Boswell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

The borough of Boswell sits at the heart of this Somerset County landscape, defined by a legacy of coal extraction and rural community life during the late 20th century. Extensive light purple shading across the terrain indicates where Reclaimed Strip Mine sites and a Reclaimed Mine Dump have been restored, illustrating a significant era of environmental transition. Surrounding the town, numerous small settlements like Pilltown, Ferrellton, and Jenners appear alongside family-centric landmarks such as Klines Mill and Laurel Hill Tabernacle.

The cultural fabric is further revealed through its religious and commemorative sites, including St Stanislaus Cem, St Marys Cem, and Mt Carmel Cem. Water features such as the North Branch Quemahoning Creek and Lake Gloria anchor the valleys, while the heights of Laurel Hill are preserved within Laurel Ridge State Park and State Game Lands No 42. This topographic record offers a detailed view of a region balancing the industrial demands of coal at Coal Junction with the preservation of its timber and water resources.