1964 Map of New Florence

About this map

Blacklick Creek and the Conemaugh River define the industrial and residential geography of this Westmoreland and Indiana County borderland. By the mid-1960s, the landscape was heavily influenced by the mining sector, with numerous Strip Mine operations and Strip Mines appearing across the hillsides near Claghorn and Heshbon. The rail network of the Penn Central connects industrial points like the Compressor Station with established residential centers such as New Florence, Seward, and Armagh. Small rural settlements like Dilltown and Lockport persist alongside family and community landmarks, including Conrad Cem and United Joint High Sch. This map documents a transitional period when traditional coal extraction coincided with modern utility infrastructure, evidenced by the extensive network of pipelines crisscrossing the terrain near West Wheatfield.