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1968 Map of Punxsutawney

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Punxsutawney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Punxsutawney serves as the focal point of this late 1960s survey, situated where Mahoning Creek winds through the heart of the borough. The landscape is heavily marked by the region's industrial heritage, featuring numerous strip mines and historical mining settlements such as Adrian Mines, Walston, and Rossiter. Notable for local lore is the inclusion of Gobblers Knob, situated just southeast of the town center near Cloe.

The transportation network of the era is clearly defined by the Penn Central and Baltimore and Ohio railroads, which facilitated the movement of coal from local extraction sites. Genealogists will find a high density of family and community landmarks, including SS Peter and Paul Cem, Circle Hill Cem, and the St Marks Ch near Juneau. The map also captures local infrastructure like the Township Sch and recreational spots like Cloe Lake and the Golf Course.