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1961 Map of Portersville

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Portersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Slippery Rock Creek carves a deep valley through this Lawrence and Butler County landscape, anchored by the iconic McConnells Mill. The terrain is a complex mix of industrial extraction and burgeoning conservation, where numerous Strip Mines and a Tipple Mine operate near the expanding McConnells Mill State Park. Further east, the borough of Portersville sits as a crossroads for local travelers, while the rising waters of Lake Arthur begin to shape the eastern edge of the quadrangle.

Rural life is evidenced by a network of family-named landmarks and local institutions, including Mt Herman Ch, Zion Ch, and the Oak Grove Sch. Historical infrastructure such as an Old Railroad Grade and the Kennedy Mill reflect the area's transition from early grain and timber processing to coal mining and later recreational use. From the Heinz Camp Dam to the series of crossings like Harris Bridge and Eckert Bridge, the map documents a watershed in mid-century flux.