1964 Map of Wilpen

About this map

Chestnut Ridge dominates the western landscape of this mid-century survey, its slopes marked by notable landmarks like the Bear Cave Lookout Tower and a Radio Tower. The Ligonier Valley below reveals a pattern of rural settlement and industry, where the village of Wilpen sits at the junction of Hannas Run and Ramsey Run. Small coal operations are evident through multiple Strip Mine sites and a Tipple located near the old railroad grade that parallels Mill Creek. Local life is anchored by several country congregations, including Fort Palmer Ch, St Johns Ch, and St Anns Ch, alongside the Township Sch near West Fairfield. The terrain is deeply etched by numerous hollows such as Beer Pond Hollow and Death Hollow, while the Latrobe Reservoir and Blairsville Reservoir indicate the vital water management of the Ligonier and Derry regions.