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1964 Map of Brownfield

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Brownfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Chestnut Ridge dominates this mid-1960s landscape, serving as a backdrop for the industrial and agricultural corridors of South Union and North Union. The map illustrates a region in transition, where the legacy of early iron production is still visible at Oliphant Furnace and Wharton Furnace. Transportation routes are heavily defined by the historic National Road and the rail corridors of the Baltimore and Ohio and Penn Central, which serviced the various strip mines and gas wells dotting the hillsides.

Settlement patterns concentrate around Hutchinson and its series of reservoirs, including Hutchinson Reservoir No 1, providing a clear look at local water management. Cultural landmarks like Laurel Caverns and the Lick Hollow Picnic Area within the Forbes State Forest suggest the area's emerging role for recreation alongside traditional resource extraction. Genealogists will find value in the specific locations of the Little White Rock Cem and Brown Cem.