1966 Map of Du Bois

About this map

Extensive industrial activity defines the landscape between Du Bois and Sykesville, where numerous strip mines and reclaimed strip mines surround the smaller coal-and-rail settlements. The transition from industrial extraction to rural farmland is evident as one moves south toward Troutville and Stump Creek. The influence of the area's rail history is captured in the Old O & R RR Grade, which cuts through the terrain near Soldier. This survey offers a detailed view of local genealogy through numerous burial sites and churches, including Shaffer Memorial Cem, Soldier Hill Cem, and the Paradise Ch in Henderson township. The map also delineates the corporate boundaries of Du Bois, where civic infrastructure like City Hall, the Hospital, and Jr High Sch are established near Sandy Lick Creek.