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1958 Map of Saxonburg

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Saxonburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Saxonburg anchors the southern portion of this mid-century landscape, surrounded by a dense network of crossroads hamlets and small parochial centers. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of the Baltimore and Ohio and the Bessemer and Lake Erie railroads, which facilitated local industrial activity like the numerous strip mines and gas wells scattered throughout Summit and Jefferson townships.

Genealogists will find significant detail in the distribution of family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including St Marys Cem at Herman and Lindsey Sch. The presence of several Roman Catholic parish sites, such as St Josephs Ch near Cabot, reflects the distinct cultural and religious settlement patterns of this part of Butler County. Small communities like Carbon Center and Great Belt show the persistent character of Pennsylvania's rural coal and clay country before the consolidation of the late 20th century.