1964 Map of Brownfield

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Chestnut Ridge dominates the landscape of this 1964 survey, where the industrial legacy of Fayette County is visible in names like Oliphant Furnace and Wharton Furnace. The transition from the settled valley near Brownfield and Hopwood to the deep hollows of Forbes State Forest illustrates the geographic divide created by the ridge. Significant natural features including Laurel Caverns and Pine Knob are situated among a network of steep drainages such as Lick Run and Quebec Run. The presence of several Gas Wells and Strip Mines suggests the ongoing extractive economy of the mid-20th century. Local landmarks like Washington Springs and the Hutchinson Reservoirs provided essential water resources, while the transportation corridor is defined by the historic National Road and the Penn Central railroad, linking these remote mountain settlements to the wider region.