1968 Map of Rochester Mills

About this map

Little Mahoning Creek and its many tributaries, including Broadhead Run, Brewer Run, and Salsgiver Run, carve through this central Pennsylvania landscape during a period of significant surface mining activity. Numerous strip mines and extensive reclaimed sites mark the terrain, particularly around the northern bounds of Canoe and Banks townships. The map documents a dense network of rural infrastructure, featuring landmarks like the Canoe-Grant School, Fairview Church, and Antioch Church. Small settlements and post offices such as Rochester Mills, Savan, Gipsy, and Hillsdale are connected by winding valley roads. A segment of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor traces the western edge of the quadrangle, while the expansive State Game Lands No 262 occupies the southern reaches of Grant township, preserving a large swath of undeveloped woodland.