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1962 Map of State College

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of State College
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Pennsylvania State University and the growing urban core of State College dominate this 1962 landscape, showing the campus layout before major late-century expansions. The map captures the university's central role in the valley's development, featuring landmarks like Beaver Stadium and the University Park Airport. Surrounding the academic hub, smaller historic settlements such as Houserville, Lemont, and Boalsburg remain distinct, connected by the Penn Central and Bellefonte Central railroads.

Beyond the campus, the terrain is defined by the sharp rise of Nittany Mountain and Tussey Mountain, framing the fertile Nittany Valley. This era's survey preserves the locations of numerous family-named burial grounds, including Meyer Cem, Benner Cem, and Slab Cabin Cem. Local industry is evidenced by scattered quarries and shale pits, while state infrastructure is represented by the State Correctional Institution at Rockview and the Fish Research Station along Spring Creek.