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1961 Map of Portersville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Portersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Slippery Rock Creek carves a deep, forested gorge through this Western Pennsylvania landscape, anchored by the newly established McConnells Mill State Park. The 1961 field survey captures a transition in land use, where rugged natural areas and conservation efforts coexist with active extraction. Dozens of strip mines are etched into the surrounding plateaus near Portersville and Rose Point, highlighting the region's mid-century industrial footprint.

Genealogists can locate several rural landmarks, including Zion Ch and Mountville Ch, alongside older agrarian roots at Kennedy Mill. The transportation network is defined by early crossings like Eckert Bridge and Harris Bridge, which connected disparate settlements across the steep creek valley. From the Railroad Grade near Princeton Station to the organized campgrounds at Camp Agawam, the map documents a territory balancing industrial history with emerging recreational value.