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1968 Map of Union City

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Union City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Union City serves as a significant rail and water hub in this late-1960s survey, where the Penn Central and Erie-Lackawanna railroads converge near the South Branch French Creek. The landscape is a mix of industrial infrastructure, such as the Filtration Plant and Sewage Disposal, and established civic life centered around the Memorial Hospital and High School. To the north and east, the terrain transitions into protected lands like State Game Lands No 162, while the Union City Reservoir on Bentley Run provides a central water feature for the township.

Local history is well-preserved through numerous family-named roads and landmarks, including Kimble Corners and Arbuckle. The spiritual and communal history of Amity and Union is marked by the Union-Amity Church and Hatch Hollow Church, while the presence of the Evergreen and St Teresa cemeteries offers valuable data for genealogical research. The map also captures several gravel pits and the small community of Elgin to the east, illustrating the diverse rural economy of the era.