2019 Map of Vintondale

About this map

Vintondale and the surrounding coal-country settlements occupy the valley floor where the North Branch Blacklick Creek and South Branch Blacklick Creek converge. The landscape is defined by the massive elevation changes of Laurel Ridge and Rager Mtn, which force the waterways into deep incisions like the Conemaugh Gorge. This topography dictated the development of isolated company towns and hamlets, including Wehrum and Rexis, connected by roads winding through the gaps. Cultural landmarks such as the Saints Peter and Paul Orthodox Church of America Cem in Vintondale and the Black Lick Cem near Wehrum provide essential touchstones for genealogical research. The presence of the Findley Run Reservoir and Big Spring Reservoir highlight the region's managed water resources amidst the steep, wooded terrain of Laurel Hill.