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1964 Map of Vintondale

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Vintondale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Vintondale stands as a primary hub of activity where the North Branch and South Branch join to form Blacklick Creek. The local economy of the mid-1960s is clearly defined by extractive industries and water management, evidenced by numerous strip mines and substantial mine dumps near Rexis and Wehrum Mine Dump. These industrial features are interspersed with community landmarks like the Delano Sch and several country churches including Memorial Ch and Blacklick Ch.

The geography is dominated by the massive Laurel Ridge, which separates the Blacklick watershed from the Conemaugh River valley to the south. Along the western edge, Dilltown sits along the Pennsylvania railroad line, while several reservoirs including Findley Run Reservoir and Laurel Run Reservoir support the region's infrastructure. Large tracts of State Forest Lands and Blacklick State Game Lands No 79 indicate the preservation of wooded terrain amidst the mining operations.