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1963 Map of Williamsburg

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Williamsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Frankstown Branch Juniata River carves a deep valley between Tussey Mountain and Lock Mtn in this mid-century topographic record of Blair and Huntingdon Counties. The borough of Williamsburg serves as the focal point, showing a landscape defined by the transition from heavy industry to recreational land use. Rail infrastructure is prominent, with the Penn Central line following the riverbank through Springfield Junction and past the distinctive Ganister Blue Hole.

Genealogists will find a wealth of family-named sites throughout the townships of Catharine and Woodbury, including the Biddle Cem, Snively Cem, and David Beck Cem. The 1972 revisions captured in purple highlight the early stages of a significant landscape transformation, marking the areas along the southern boundary intended for submergence by the creation of Raystown Lake, which would soon alter the geography near Aitch and Marklesburg (James Creek PO).