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1954 Map of Slickville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Slickville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Beaver Run Reservoir dominates the northern landscape of this Westmoreland County quadrangle, carved into the terrain of Washington and Bell townships. This mid-century survey captures the industrial and agricultural character of the region, where extensive Strip Mines and numerous Gas Wells are interspersed among established rural communities. The settlement of Slickville is documented in detail, including local landmarks like Holy Ghost Ch and Sloan Sch.

Transportation corridors define the southern half of the map, notably the William Penn Highway passing through the borough of Delmont. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family-centered infrastructure, from the Poke Run Ch in the north to Denmark-Manor Cem in the south. The transition of the landscape is further marked by the proximity of industrial operations to residential areas like White Valley and Export, reflecting the region's historical reliance on mineral extraction and rail transport via the Penn Central line.