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1964 Map of South Connellsville

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of South Connellsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Youghiogheny River winds through the heart of this landscape, flanked by the industrial and residential hubs of South Connellsville and Dunbar. This mid-century survey captures an era when heavy industry and rugged topography met, evidenced by the numerous quarries and strip mines dotting the western slopes near Furnace Hill and Factory Hill. Transportation networks define the valley, with the Baltimore and Ohio RR and Western Maryland RR following the river’s path, while the Penn Central RR services the communities of Sitka and Pechin.

Away from the rail lines, the terrain rises sharply into Chestnut Ridge. Much of this high ground is preserved as State Game Lands No 51, a vast territory where hunters and locals might recognize landmarks like Elk Rock and Zebley Flats. Small rural settlements such as Irishtown and Holland Hill provide a glimpse into the localized geography of Fayette County, supported by country institutions like Greenbrier Ch and the Tharp Cem.