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1968 Map of Punxsutawney

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Punxsutawney
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Punxsutawney serves as the focal point of this late 1960s study, situated at the confluence of Mahoning Creek and Elk Run. The landscape is heavily defined by its industrial history, particularly the extensive strip mines and the Adrian Mines complex to the north. These operations are interconnected by a dense network of rail infrastructure, including the Baltimore and Ohio and Conrail lines, alongside an old railroad grade near Crawfordtown. Outside the main borough, smaller communities like Rossiter, Anita, and Walston dot the hills, many established near these mining sites.

Terrain features include the famous Gobblers Knob and the reservoir at Cloe Lake. Local heritage is preserved in numerous rural sites such as Circle Hill Cem, Steffy Chapel, and Bells Mills. The transition from heavy industry to mid-century infrastructure is visible in the presence of the Punxsutawney Airport and the Golf Course west of town, illustrating the area's development during this era of photogrammetric revision.