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1971 Map of Stoystown

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Stoystown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Stony Creek and the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor define this Somerset County landscape, where industrial coal operations meet small-town life. Extensive strip mine excavations, shown in purple revision shading, underscore the area's continued reliance on the local coal seams during the late 20th century. In Shanksville, the Shanksville-Stonycreek School and Walker Cemetery provide essential touchpoints for family history researchers.

To the north, the borough of Stoystown sits near the confluence of Stony Creek and Beaverdam Creek, while the development of Indian Lake to the east marks a shift toward recreation. Rural landmarks like the Covered Bridge near Shanksville and traditional country churches, including Rayman Ch and Mizpah Ch, remain central to the geography. Smaller mining-related settlements like Reading No 3 and Kimmelton reflect the historical footprint of the coal patches that once dotted the hillsides.