1959 Map of Hartstown

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The Pymatuning Reservoir dominates this landscape, reflecting a mid-century era defined by significant water management and recreation in western Pennsylvania. This survey, updated with 1970 aerial data, reveals the intricate relationship between the sprawling Pymatuning Swamp and the engineered Erie Extension Canal. The settlement pattern centers on rail and road junctions, with small communities like Espyville Station and Hartstown anchoring the rural townships. Genealogists can identify key local landmarks including the Southside Cem and Patton Cem, along with rural institutions like the North Shenango Sch. The presence of the Penn Central and Bessemer and Lake Erie railroads underscores the importance of freight transport through the Shenango valley, while the Twenty-Eighth Division Highway serves as a primary artery connecting Marshall Corners and South Shenango Ch.