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1963 Map of Rimersburg

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Rimersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Allegheny River carves a deep horseshoe bend at the southwestern corner of this quadrangle, framing the settlement of Hillville and the riverbank site of Sarah Furnace. This 1960s landscape, photorevised in the early 1970s, reveals a region defined by its industrial extraction and rural outposts. Extensive Strip Mine operations are visible across the Toby and Madison townships, contrasting with established communities like Rimersburg and Sligo.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Penn Central railroad as it winds through the hills to reach coal and iron centers. Named landmarks like Kissingers Mill and the Blue Goose Mine offer specific points of interest for those studying the economic evolution of Clarion and Armstrong counties. From the northern reach of Licking Creek down to Sandy Hollow, the map provides a clear picture of a Pennsylvania mining and furnace landscape at mid-century.