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1971 Map of Stoystown

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Stoystown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Stony Creek and the Baltimore And Ohio railroad line anchor the industrial landscape of Somerset County during the early 1970s. The region is characterized by extensive coal operations, including the Reading No 3 mine and numerous Strip Mines and Mine Dumps that indicate the scale of the local extraction economy. These industrial sites are interspersed with established communities like Stoystown, Friedens, and Shanksville, where local life centered around institutions such as the Shanksville-Stonycreek Sch and Rayman Ch.

Cultural landmarks and natural features provide a contrast to the mining works. A Covered Bridge spans the water near Lamberts Run, while the developing waters of Indian Lake suggest a shift toward recreational land use. Genealogists can find localized historical markers such as the Walker Cem and Mizpah Ch, while the network of Conveyors and a Tipple near Schrock Run offer a detailed view of the infrastructure required to move Pennsylvania anthracite during this era.