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1963 Map of Roaring Spring

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Roaring Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Dunning Mountain and Short Mountain dominate the central landscape of this 1960s survey, creating a dramatic physical divide between the industrial and agricultural valley settlements of Blair and Bedford counties. The town of Roaring Spring serves as a major hub, featuring Nason Hospital, an Athletic Field, and the Radio Tower (WKMC). The area's industrial character is marked by numerous Quarries, Kilns, and a Conveyor system near Claysburg, while the Frankstown Branch Juniata River and the Pennsylvania railroad line facilitate the movement of goods through the gaps.

Rural life is anchored by community landmarks such as the Albright Ch and the Iron Masters Country Club. A network of small settlements like Bakers Summit, East Freedom, and Brooks Mill are connected by the state highway system and an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to earlier transport routes. Genealogists will find interest in the scattered markers of local history, including Stowberger Cem and the Greenfield Ch at Queen Station.