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1961 Map of Slippery Rock

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Slippery Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Slippery Rock serves as the focal point of this region, home to the campus of Slippery Rock State College. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Slippery Rock Creek and Wolf Creek, where several historic milling sites once operated, including Courtneys Mills, Currys Mills, and Christleys Mills. This survey reveals a transition from the college town’s structured streets to the rural expanses of Liberty and Plain Grove townships, interconnected by the Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad.

Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous small settlements like North Liberty and West Liberty, each anchored by their respective cemeteries, North Liberty Cem and West Liberty Cem. The industrial and recreational layers of the mid-20th century are evident in the Strip Mine excavations near Big Run and the social gathering spots at Rock Falls Park and the Armco Country Club.