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1966 Map of Mingoville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Mingoville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Joseph Sayers lake dominates the northern landscape of this survey, a significant water body created within the valley of Bald Eagle Mountain. The area reflects a transitional period in Centre County, where the legacy of early industry is visible at the Furnace Ruins near Curtin, contrasted by the mid-century development of recreational and community spaces like the Nittany Country Club and Hecla Park.

Settlement patterns follow the limestone valleys of the Nittany Valley and Marion Valley, where the Penn Central railroad and an Old Railroad Grade trace the historical transportation corridors. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Emmanuel Ch in Jacksonville, Eagle Cem, and the Gettig Sch. The map also captures several extractive sites including a Shale Pit and various Quarries that define the local geology and industry of the era.