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1966 Map of Mingoville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Mingoville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Bald Eagle Mountain and Little Nittany Mountain dominate this mid-century view of Centre County, defining the valley corridors that shaped the region's transport and settlement. The Nittany Valley serves as a central hub for agricultural and recreational activity, featuring the Nittany Country Club and the community of Mingoville. Near the northern boundary, the Howard Joseph Sayers Lake provides a significant water feature alongside the Penn Central railroad lines.

Historical industry is evident through the Furnace Ruins near Curtin and various quarries scattered near the ridge gaps. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Emmanuel Ch, Kennedy Ch, and Eagle Cem. The landscape transition from the industrial heritage at Curtin Gap to the forested reaches of Bald Eagle State Forest illustrates the varied land use of the era, while the Old Railroad Grade near Hecla Park preserves a previous generation's transit network.