1971 Map of Cement City

About this map

Clark Lake and Columbia Lake anchor a landscape defined by glacial topography and early 1970s lakeside settlement. The area around Cement City and Brooklyn is crisscrossed by established transportation routes, including the Penn Central line and an older railroad grade near Goose Creek. Significant local landmarks like St Rita Ch, Sanford Cem, and the Columbia Central High Sch provide essential geographic markers for genealogical research. The southern portion of the sheet features prominent rises at Prospect Hill and Irish Hill, overlooking the intricate wetland systems of the Onsted State Wildlife Management Area. Numerous gravel pits and a lone Oil Well point to the local extraction industries of the era, while recreational features like the Landing Field, golf courses, and various campgrounds suggest the region's mid-century transition into a prominent seasonal destination.