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1967 Map of Ohiopyle

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Ohiopyle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Youghiogheny River carves a deep path through the heart of Ohiopyle State Park, anchoring a landscape of sharp relief and narrow valleys. This mid-century view shows the winding corridor of the Baltimore and Ohio Maryland and Western railroad as it hugs the riverbanks, connecting small outposts like Bidwell Sta and Victoria. Further south, the National Road traverses the high ground near Woodcock Hill, providing a contrast to the rail-driven economy of the river canyon.

Local genealogy and community history are well-preserved through several rural landmarks, including the Sugarloaf Chapel and its associated Sugarloaf Chapel Cem. Educational and religious centers like Marclay Sch and Union Chapel are located near the intersection of Humbertson Road and Pinkham Run, while the southeastern corner is dominated by the rising waters of a large Lake near Somerfield, illustrating the changing hydrology of the region during this era.