1963 Map of Martinsburg

About this map

Martinsburg and its surrounding valleys are defined by a distinct agricultural and industrial landscape bounded by the prominent ridges of Loop Mountain, Lock Mountain, and Tussey Mountain. The map illustrates a well-developed network of small rural settlements and religious sites, including Smithfield Ch, Diehls Crossroads Ch, and several family-named burial grounds like the Detwiler Cem and Stonerook Cem. The infrastructure of the early 1960s is evident in the presence of the Altoona-Blair County Airport and the Pennsylvania rail lines connecting Martinsburg Junction to Curryville. This survey uniquely documents the transition from rail-dependent commerce to a landscape increasingly shaped by automotive transport and aviation, while preserving the location of numerous country schools and churches that served the agricultural community of North Woodbury.