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1969 Map of Sligo

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Sligo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Strip mines and numerous gas wells define the industrial landscape of Clarion County in the late 1960s, particularly around the boroughs of Sligo and Rimersburg. The Penn Central railroad winds through the terrain, serving the extraction economy and connecting smaller settlements like Curlsville and Leatherwood. While heavy industry is prominent, traditional community anchors remain, such as Licking Ch and Oak Grove Ch, alongside the prominent Squirrel Hill.

The physical geography is dominated by a complex network of waterways, including Licking Creek, Cherry Run, and Redbank Creek, which form the southern boundary of the quadrangle. High points like Myers Hill and the long expanse of Chestnut Ridge offer a sharp contrast to the worked lands, illustrating the region's transition between agricultural roots and intensive energy production. This survey also records localized features like the Oil Wells Pumping Sta near Diamond and the Radio Tower at Toby.