1977 Map of Boswell

About this map

Boswell and the surrounding Somerset County landscape are captured in this 1977 orthophotograph, revealing the distinct agricultural and residential patterns of the late 1970s. The imagery highlights the winding path of Quemahoning Creek as it flows past the borough of Boswell, which shows a dense, organized street grid characteristic of Pennsylvania's coal and industrial towns. In the western portion of the map, Jennerstown sits at a prominent crossroads, serving as a local hub for the surrounding rural communities of Jenners Crossroads and Ferrellton. The high-contrast aerial photography provides a clear view of strip-cropped fields and woodlots, illustrating the land-use transitions between these small settlements. For researchers, this document offers a precise visual record of the built environment and rural topography before decades of subsequent development altered the regional footprint.