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1958 Map of Sharpsville

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

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

The Shenango River anchors this mid-century portrait of Mercer County, winding past industrial hubs and small residential townships. In Sharpsville, the river bends sharply near the Pennsylvania road network, while the north edge of Sharon appears at the map's southern margin. The landscape reflects a mix of post-war suburban development and rural heritage, visible in the cluster of homes at Reynolds Heights and the central presence of the Drive-in Theater near Transfer.

Genealogists can find several family and community landmarks, including the Fell Cem and West End Cem, alongside local institutions like the Township Sch and Pebly Sch. The era's transportation infrastructure is well-defined, showing the Erie and P R R rail lines running parallel to the river and the remnants of an old Canal. Smaller rural communities like Clarksville (Clark PO) and Pritchards Corner illustrate the settlement patterns that preceded modern expansion.