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1964 Map of Geistown

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Geistown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Johnstown Flood National Memorial and the adjacent South Fork Reservoir Dam Site anchor the eastern side of this landscape, marking the site of the catastrophic 1889 dam failure. Traces of early industrial infrastructure are visible throughout, including the historic Staple Bend Tunnel and portions of the Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site along the Little Conemaugh River. Post-war development is evident in the growth of Geistown and the expansion of the Johnstown-Cambria County Airport.

Coal mining heritage is reflected in numerous Strip Mines and the presence of the Slag Dump near Parkhill. Small communities like Saint Michael, Salix, and Elton are shown with their local institutions, including the Adams-Summerhill High Sch and Snavely Cem. The map provides a detailed view of the transition from industrial river valley settlements to modern suburban centers like the University Park Shopping Center.