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1962 Map of Julian

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Julian
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Bald Eagle Mountain and the Nittany Valley dominate this early 1960s landscape, illustrating the geographical division between the wooded ridges and the burgeoning academic and residential hub of State College. The map captures the extensive campus of The Pennsylvania State University during a period of significant post-war expansion, showing nearby residential developments like Park Forest Village and Overlook Heights beginning to fill the valley floor.

Genealogists and local historians can trace older rural patterns through the numerous cemeteries and churches, such as Henderson Cem and Grays Ch, or the scattered hamlets of Matternville and Julian. Industrial history is preserved in the form of the Old Railroad Grade and the Bellefonte Central line, while specialized landmarks like the Ionosphere Research Station and the State College Air Depot highlight the region's technical and aviation footprint.