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1958 Map of New Castle North

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of New Castle North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

The Shenango River and Neshannock Creek converge in this mid-century portrait of a region balancing industrial heritage with residential growth. As New Castle expands northward, the landscape reveals a complex history of resource extraction, clearly marked by extensive Reclaimed Strip Mines scattered throughout Neshannock and Hickory townships. These former mining areas contrast with established community hubs like New Wilmington and the smaller village of Volant along the Pennsylvania Railroad corridor.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the neighborhood structure of the era through numerous institutions, from the George Washington Jr High Sch in the urban center to rural landmarks like Fayette Chapel and Maple Grove Ch. The transition from industrial use to recreation is evident at Lakewood Park and the Castle Hills Golf Course, while the persistence of early industry is recorded at Neshannock Falls. The map provides a precise record of the road network and property boundaries that defined Lawrence and Mercer counties during this post-war period.