1961 Map of Slippery Rock

About this map

Slippery Rock State College stands at the center of this landscape, surrounded by a transition from collegiate life to the industrial and agricultural character of northern Slippery Rock and Brady townships. The meandering course of Wolf Creek and Slippery Rock Creek dictates the placement of early infrastructure, including numerous historical mill sites such as Courtneys Mills, Currys Mills, and Christleys Mills. This network of waterways is complemented by the Lake Erie and Bessemer Railroad and the Old Grade Road, reflecting the region's reliance on both rail and established overland routes for commerce.