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1961 Map of Strongstown

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Strongstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Strongstown sits at a prominent crossroads in this 1960s survey, marking a central point where the rural landscapes of Cherry Hill and Buffington townships meet. The map documents an area defined by its extraction and agricultural history, visible through numerous Gas Wells and industrial markings like the Strip Mine and Mine Dump near Hellwood. The transition of the regional economy is reflected in the landscape, where the Penn Central rail line and an Old Railroad Grade trace the paths of former coal and timber transport routes.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from rural congregations at St Patricks Ch and Faith Temple to resting places like Pine Land Cem. The drainage patterns of Yellow Creek and Little Yellow Creek dictate the settlement locations, with smaller hamlets like Pineton and Nolo dotting the higher ground. The southern reaches are dominated by the State Game Lands No 79 and the winding North Branch Blacklick Creek, offering a detailed look at the interface between managed wilderness and industrial heritage.