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1963 Map of Tyrone

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Tyrone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Little Juniata River and Bald Eagle Creek converge in this mid-century portrait of central Pennsylvania's industrial corridor. At the heart of the region, Tyrone shows its developed street grid, featuring the Adams Sch and Lincoln Sch along with extensive rail infrastructure. The Penn Central line dictates the movement of the valley, passing through Tyrone Forge and Ironville as it follows the river's bend.

The surrounding ridges of Bald Eagle Mountain and Brush Mountain frame a landscape where small settlements like Birmingham, home to the Grier Sch, and Warriors Mark maintain their local character. Significant genealogical landmarks include Eastlawn Cem and Grandview Cem. This era reflects a period of established mountain industry and tight-knit valley communities before modern bypasses altered the historic travel routes through Snyder and Taylor townships.