1967 Map of Ohiopyle

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The Youghiogheny River carves a dramatic deep gorge through the heart of Ohiopyle State Park on this 1960s topographic sheet. The town of Ohiopyle serves as a focal point for the region, where the Baltimore and Ohio and Western Maryland railroads run parallel to the river's winding course. This era shows the landscape before the full maturation of modern recreation, with active resource extraction evident at a Strip Mine and various Gas Wells scattered across the high ridges like Sugarloaf Knob. To the south, the massive Youghiogheny Lake dominates the border between Fayette and Somerset counties. Historic transportation routes are well-defined, including the National Road crossing Woodcock Hill, while local life is anchored by rural institutions like Sugarloaf Chapel, Johnson Chapel, and the Marclay Sch.