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1964 Map of Saltsburg

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Saltsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Saltsburg serves as a focal point at the confluence where the Conemaugh River and Loyalhanna Creek form the Kiskiminetas River. This landscape is defined by the heavy footprint of mid-century industry and transportation, with the Penn Central railroad tracing the riverbanks and numerous Strip Mines and quarries dotting the surrounding hills. The map illustrates a complex water management system featuring Loyalhanna Lake and its controlled flow through the winding valley.

Evidence of established community life is visible in the distribution of rural schools like Jackson Sch and Willard Sch, and the presence of regional landmarks such as the New Alexandria Airport. To the south, Keystone State Park offers a contrast to the industrial character of the nearby Crabtree and Shieldsburg areas. For genealogists and local historians, the sheet preserves the locations of Union Cem and Craig Cem, providing clear spatial context for 20th-century family records.