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1961 Map of Mercer

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Mercer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Mercer serves as the focal point of this 1961 survey, where the Pennsylvania Railroad and Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad converge amidst a landscape transitioning from agriculture to heavy extraction. The town is flanked by essential mid-century infrastructure, including the Waterworks, Sewage Disposal, and a State Sanatorium. To the south and east, the industrial character of the county becomes evident through a network of Gas Wells and significant mining operations like Number Five Mine and various Strip Mines.

Rural life is anchored by small communities such as London, Blacktown, and Amsterdam, alongside historic landmarks like Nazareth Ch and Findley Cem. The winding course of Neshannock Creek and Yellow Creek defines the local topography, supporting older water-dependent sites like Hope Mills. This period captures the height of coal and gas exploration in the region, with numerous pipelines and pumping stations crisscrossing the townships of Findley and Springfield.