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1964 Map of Latrobe

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Latrobe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Latrobe and the surrounding industrial landscape of Westmoreland County appear here in a period of significant post-war transition. The map captures a complex network of Conrail rail lines and extensive Strip Mine operations that define the local economy, particularly near Hostetter and Humphreys. Educational and religious institutions are prominent landmarks, including the sprawling campus of St Vincent College and the Carmelite Monastery, reflecting the area's deep-rooted community identity.

Heavy industrial footprints are balanced by regional water resources like Unity Reservoir and Keystone Lake. The mapping of small mining settlements such as Luxor, Marguerite, and Whitney provide a detailed record of the workforce housing patterns that supported the region's coal and coke industries. North of the city, the Latrobe Airport and its Airway Beacon mark the early development of local aviation infrastructure.