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1971 Map of Hooversville

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Hooversville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Quemahoning Reservoir dominates the southwestern portion of this map, reflecting the intensive water management and industrial history of Somerset County during the late 20th century. The landscape is defined by the legacy of extraction, with numerous labels for Reclaimed Strip Mines and Mine Dumps surrounding settlements like Jerome and Hooversville. These coal-era towns are connected by a network of rural routes and the Stonycreek River, which winds northward through Benson and Hollsopple.

Local social infrastructure is well-documented, featuring family-named landmarks like St Davids Ch, Kaufman Cem, and Thomas Mill. The transition from active mining to recreational and residential use is evident in the presence of Camp Harmony near the reservoir and several Trailer Parks near Davidsville. This 1971 survey, updated in the early 1990s, provides a clear view of the region's recovery and the enduring footprint of its mining heritage.