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1961 Map of Limestone

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Limestone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Limestone sits at the base of this 1961 topographical study, where the industrial footprint of the Southern Tier is clearly visible. The landscape is dominated by the sprawling acreage of Allegany State Park and the Allegany Indian Reservation, highlighting a complex relationship between public conservation and indigenous land. A dense network of resource extraction is evident through numerous oil wells and gas wells scattered throughout the hills, particularly near the Pennsylvania border.

Transportation infrastructure defines the valley floor, with the Allegheny River paralleled by the Erie-Lackawanna and Baltimore and Ohio railroads. Notable local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater near Tunungwant Creek and several organized camps, including Camp Arrowhead and Camp Carleton, reflect the mid-century recreational character of the region. Distinctive natural features like Thunder Rocks and Mt Irvine rise above the many brooks and runs that drain into the central river system.