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1998 Map of Vintondale

Name: 1998 Topographic Map of Vintondale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Blacklick Creek carves a deep valley through the northern half of this terrain, where the borough of Vintondale stands as a focal point of industrial history near the junction of South Branch and North Branch. The landscape reflects a legacy of extraction, with numerous labels for Mine Dumps, Strip Mines, and local pits scattered across the hillsides of Laurel Hill. These industrial features are interspersed with community landmarks like Delano Sch, Blacklick Ch, and Memorial Ch in Dilltown.

Infrastructure in the late 1990s was a mix of traditional rail and emerging recreational use, featuring the Conrail lines alongside the Gallitzin Trail. The southern reaches are dominated by the rugged slopes of Rager Mtn and the waters of Hinckston Run Reservoir, while extensive tracts of State Game Lands No 79 protect the high ridges. This era shows a region transitioning from its heavy mining roots toward conservation and public forest management.