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1963 Map of Hollidaysburg

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Hollidaysburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Altoona and Hollidaysburg anchor this 1963 survey of the Logan Valley, showing the dense urban and industrial development that defined central Pennsylvania during the early 1960s. The northern edge features the renowned Horseshoe Curve, a critical engineering feat on the Pennsylvania railroad line, while the city of Altoona is shown in detail, including neighborhoods like Eldorado and Llyswen. Public institutions are prominent landmarks, ranging from the Va Hospital and Hollidaysburg State Hospital to the St Bernardines Monastery further south near Newry.

The transition from the industrial valley to the surrounding peaks is marked by numerous water reservoirs, including the Kittanning Reservoir and Lake Altoona. Local heritage is preserved through the mapping of sites like the Allegheny Furnace and a dense network of educational and religious institutions such as St Rose of Lima Sch and Highland Park Sch. Beyond the city centers, smaller rural settlements like Puzzletown and Foot of Ten remain connected by the branching waters of the Juniata River.