1943 Map of Mercer
USGS Topo · Published 1943About this map
Mercer and Grove City anchor this 1943 survey, revealing a landscape defined by its milling heritage and heavy rail infrastructure during the mid-century. The Pennsylvania RR and Bessemer and Lake Erie RR cut through the terrain, connecting industrial centers like Pardoe and Slippery Rock. The map records a significant concentration of local commerce at water-powered sites, including Kimbles Mills, Courteneys Mills, and Grove Mills along the winding Wolf Creek and Slippery Rock Creek. Educational and social hubs are densely plotted, from the Slippery Rock State Normal School to numerous rural schoolhouses such as Mt Nebo Sch and Jordan Sch. This era captures the region as it balanced its agricultural roots with coal extraction at the Number Five Mine, providing a clear view of the road network and settlements like Leesburg Sta before later highway developments altered these traditional corridors.
Find a feature on this map
133 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.
Map Details
Editions of this 1943 Mercer Map
This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
Historical Maps of Grove City Through Time
5 maps found
