2013 Map of Geistown

About this map

The Little Conemaugh River carves a deep valley through this portion of Cambria County, defining the landscape of industrial-era settlements and natural features. Significant engineering history is present at the Staple Bend Tunnel, while the modern infrastructure of the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport occupies the central plateau. To the south, the borough of Geistown exhibits a dense suburban street grid, contrasting with the more dispersed mining and railroad towns like South Fork and Ehrenfeld along the riverbanks. The map documents the persistent identity of small communities such as Saint Michael and Salix, along with the curiously named Number Thirty-Seven. Natural landmarks, including White Tail Falls and Winding Staircase Falls, punctuate the numerous runs and creeks that feed into the Conemaugh watershed, illustrating the varied geography of the Allegheny Front.