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1961 Map of Colver

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Colver
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Industrial coal mining signatures and rural settlements define this Cambria County landscape during the early 1960s. The company town of Colver serves as a central hub, flanked by the residential blocks of Nine Row and Twenty Row. Extensive mining infrastructure is visible throughout the quadrangle, including a Tipple, several Strip Mine operations near Watkins, and various mine portals such as Portal No 1. The Penn Central railroad network facilitates the movement of resources through Regan Junction, connecting these remote extraction points to broader markets.

Beyond the collieries, the map records the community life of places like Nicktown, Belsano, and Bakerton (Elmora PO). Local education and faith are represented by the Township High Sch, St Nicholas Sch, and the Bethany Ch. Natural and recreational features provide a counterpoint to the industry, from the waters of Blacklick Creek and Duman Lake to the high vantage of the Pendleton Lookout Tower and the sprawling State Game Lands No 79.