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1968 Map of Punxsutawney

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Punxsutawney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Punxsutawney sits at the confluence of several key waterways and rail lines during this late 1960s survey, representing a significant hub of Jefferson County commerce. The landscape is defined by the heavy footprint of the coal industry, with numerous Strip Mines and active mining settlements like Adrian Mines and Walston surrounding the central borough. The geography reveals a transition from industrial activity to localized landmarks, such as the famous Gobblers Knob and the Punxsutawney Airport.

Transportation networks, including the Baltimore and Ohio and Conrail lines, follow the winding path of Mahoning Creek. Beyond the urban center, the map documents numerous rural institutions essential for family history research, from the Circle Hill Cem and Calvary Cem to country churches like Steffy Chapel. Smaller hamlets such as Rossiter, Anita, and Big Run show the dispersed nature of settlement across the Jefferson and Indiana county line during this era.