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1963 Map of Hollidaysburg

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Hollidaysburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Altoona and Hollidaysburg anchor this survey of Blair County's industrial and institutional heart during the early 1960s. The landscape is defined by the Penn Central rail infrastructure, including the world-famous Horseshoe Curve and numerous spurs serving local industry. Significant social and religious institutions are scattered throughout the valley, from the sprawling Hollidaysburg State Hospital to the St Bernadine Monastery and Allegheny Furnace, revealing the area's long-standing role as a regional hub for healthcare and production.

Water management for the growing urban centers is evident in the Kittanning Reservoir and Lake Altoona, while smaller settlements like Newry, Duncansville, and the descriptively named Foot of Ten follow the paths of Poplar Run and the Frankstown Branch Juniata River. The transition from heavy industry to mid-century recreation is noted by features such as Lakemont Park and the Blue Knob Valley Airport.