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1963 Map of Eau Claire

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Eau Claire
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Allegheny River carves a deep horseshoe bend in the northeast corner of this landscape, framing the wooded highlands of Rockland. The 1963 data reveals a region defined by its extractable resources and crossroads settlements, where the terrain is marked by numerous Strip Mines and extensive Oil Fields. Communities like Eau Claire and Clintonville serve as local hubs, while smaller family-named junctions such as Riddle Crossroads and Smith Corners dot the interior.

Industrial infrastructure is evident in the Conrail line following the river and the presence of a Pumping Sta near Summit Hill. Religious and social centers like Scrubgrass Ch, Rankin Chapel, and the Westminster Highlands Camp provide a view into the rural community life of the mid-20th century. Notable landmarks include the Anderson Stone House and several elevated points like Eakin Knob, which overlook the complex drainage of Scrubgrass Creek and its various forks.