1969 Map of Distant

About this map

Mahoning Creek winds deeply through the heart of the Armstrong County countryside, shaped by a 1969 survey that captures the region's transition between industrial extraction and public recreation. The landscape is defined by the extensive strip mine operations that follow the contour lines above the river valleys, contrasted by the establishment of State Game Lands No 137 near Distant. Smaller settlements like Putneyville and Eddyville remain focal points for local navigation, while the Mahoning Creek Lake and its accompanying Mahoning Creek Dam illustrate mid-century water management efforts. Rural life is anchored by family-centered landmarks such as St Marks Ch and the Jerusalem Cem. Transportation is dominated by the winding path of the Pittsburg and Shawmut Railroad, which parallels the creek, and the Baltimore and Ohio tracks further south near Muff.