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1967 Map of Waterford

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Waterford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Waterford serves as the primary hub of this landscape, situated along the northern shores of Le Boeuf Lake. The town is characterized by a dense grid of streets and key local landmarks like the St Cypriana Ch and the High Sch. The surrounding countryside is a network of small settlements and family farmsteads connected by roads such as Wheelertown Road and Middleton Road. South of town, French Creek winds through the flats, its course traced by the Penn Central and Erie-Lackawanna railroads, which emphasize the area's role as a transportation corridor.

Evidence of local heritage and recreation is scattered throughout the township, from the Bonnell Cem to a Drive-in Theater and the Le Boeuf Garden. The industrial and infrastructure needs of the mid-20th century are visible through features like the Union City Dam and various Gravel Pits. Large tracts of State Game Lands No 109 and State Game Lands No 190 preserve the wooded character of the hills above Trout Run and Benson Run.