2016 Map of Geistown

About this map

Johnstown Flood National Memorial and the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site anchor this landscape, preserving the industrial and environmental history of Cambria County. The terrain is defined by the steep valleys of the Little Conemaugh River and its many tributaries, including Sandy Run and Solomon Run. A dense network of small settlements such as South Fork, Saint Michael, and Geistown reflects the area's deep-rooted coal and rail heritage, with the Norfolk Southern line following the river's winding course. Higher ground is occupied by modern institutions like the University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and the John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport. Genealogists will find numerous burial sites noted, from the South Fork Cem to the smaller Snavely Cem, providing a detailed record of the local population centers and family origins.