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1964 Map of Wilpen

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Wilpen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The massive ridgeline of Chestnut Ridge dominates the western landscape of this survey, rising above Derry Valley and the smaller settlements of the eastern foothills. The industrial legacy of the region is visible in the numerous Tipple markers and several Strip Mine operations scattered between Wilpen and West Fairfield. These mining sites are interwoven with local religious and community life, anchored by St Johns Ch, St Anns Ch, and the Bethlen Home.

Water management is central to the area's development, evidenced by the Blairsville Reservoir, Bolivar Reservoir, and Latrobe Reservoir. The eastern portion of the sheet shows a transition into the more agrarian and residential character of Ligonier, where Mill Creek and its many tributaries like Hannas Run and Macks Run carve through the terrain. Notable recreational and social landmarks such as Camp Kaufmann, Camp Fairfield, and the local Golf Course further indicate the diverse land use in Westmoreland County during the mid-20th century.