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1967 Map of Somerset

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Somerset
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The borough of Somerset serves as the central hub of this 1967 landscape, where the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Baltimore and Ohio railroad intersect. The map illustrates a region transitioning from rural agrarian roots to modern infrastructure, evidenced by the expansive grounds of the Somerset State Hospital and the nearby Somerset County Airport. To the north, the terrain is shaped by the winding Quemahoning Creek and its tributaries, supporting smaller settlements like Acosta, Sipesville, and Quecreek.

Local history is preserved in the numerous country churches and burial grounds, such as Christ Casebeer Ch and the Husband Cem. The importance of resource extraction is noted by several Gas Wells and a Strip Mine located east of Somerset Lake. This water body provides a focal point for recreation with its Boat Ramp and Campsites, contrasting with the industrial and civic development seen in the township's southern half.