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1969 Map of Summerville

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Summerville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Redbank Creek carves through the undulating landscape of Jefferson and Clarion counties, defining the early development of Summerville and nearby Heathville. By the late 1960s, this area reflects a complex layering of industrial history, where the Penn Central and Pittsburg and Shawmut railroads supported local extraction. Numerous Gas Wells are scattered across the townships of Clover, Beaver, and Redbank, illustrating the persistent energy economy of the region.

Local history is preserved in rural landmarks such as Vandervort Cem, Conifer Cem, and the Bethlehem Ch, which serve as anchors for genealogists tracing families in smaller settlements like Shannondale and Langville. The presence of several Strip Mine operations near Conifer highlights the evolving land use alongside natural waterways like Little Sandy Creek and Beaver Run. This survey offers a clear view of the intersection between small-town life and the heavy industry that shaped Western Pennsylvania.