1963 Map of Cresson
USGS Topo · Published 1965About this map
Industrial rail and coal operations define this 1963 landscape, anchored by the heavy presence of the Pennsylvania railroad and numerous extractive sites. The boroughs of Gallitzin, Cresson, and Lilly show dense residential patterns shaped by the topography of the Allegheny Front, where the legendary The Muleshoe curve navigates the steep descent toward Hollidaysburg Reservoir. The map documents significant institutional footprints, notably the Lawrence Flick State Hospital and Mt Aloysius Jr College, alongside social centers like the Airport Golf Club and Youth Center. Extractive history is visible in the scattered Strip Mine symbols and extensive Tailings near Lillydale Cem. Water management is prominent through the Lilly Reservoirs and the Filtration Plant, supporting a region transitioning from its early industrial peak toward a modern mid-century infrastructure of pipelines and improved roadways.
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Editions of this 1963 Cresson Map
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