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1961 Map of Limestone

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Limestone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Allegheny River valley and the southeastern reaches of Allegany State Park define this 1961 landscape along the New York and Pennsylvania border. The map reveals a robust industrial and recreational infrastructure, where the Baltimore and Ohio and Erie-Lackawanna railroads follow the watercourses, serving settlements like Limestone and Carrollton.

Evidence of local industry is widespread, from numerous oil wells and a gravel pit near the Tunungwant Creek to the Bova Ski Tow and several organized camps, including Camp Arrowhead and Camp Carleton. The interior is characterized by complex creek systems like Red House Brook and Irish Brook, punctuated by landmarks such as Thunder Rocks and Mt Irvine. This survey captures the transition of the region from a resource-extraction hub to a major recreational destination while maintaining its traditional rail-and-river corridor.