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1967 Map of Ligonier

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Ligonier
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Ligonier serves as the focal point of this late 1960s landscape, situated where Loyalhanna Creek meets Mill Creek. The map documents a blend of early industrial relics and mid-century recreation, featuring the historic California Furnace alongside modern amenities like the Laurel Valley Golf Club and the Rolling Rock Racecourse. Outside the borough, smaller settlements like Laughlintown and Rector are connected by a network of rural routes, including Freeman Road and the path of the old Forbes Road.

Transitioning from the valley floor, the terrain rises sharply into the Forbes State Forest and the heights of Laurel Mountain State Park. Genealogists will find several burial grounds, such as Valley Cemetery and Penrod Cemetery, while those interested in local landmarks can identify a Covered Bridge near Rolling Rock Creek and the Marker School in the north. The presence of a Strip Mine and Quarry on the eastern ridges hints at the region's extractive history amidst its developing parklands.