1969 Map of Summerville

About this map

Summerville serves as the primary hub of activity in this 1969 study, situated where the Penn Central line follows the curves of Red Bank Creek. The landscape is a complex intersection of natural drainages and heavy industry, particularly evidenced by the Strip Mines scattered throughout the northeastern hills near Conifer. The presence of numerous small family-named cemeteries, such as Vandervort Cem and Carrier Cem, alongside rural congregations like Mt Pleasant Ch and Bethlehem Ch, indicates a deeply rooted community structure even in more remote sections of Clover and Ringgold. The map also captures the path of the Pittsburg and Shawmut railroad as it winds toward Heathville. This area is defined by its transition from water-powered settlement patterns to a rail-and-resource economy, with smaller hamlets like Langville and Worthville anchored along the Little Sandy Creek.