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1964 Map of Wilpen

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Wilpen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The industrial and spiritual landscape of the Ligonier Valley is captured in this 1964 survey, highlighting the coal extraction history near Wilpen. Extensive mining operations are evident through numerous Strip Mine sites, Tipple locations, and the Stop Mine northeast of McCalvy Hill. The religious and social fabric of these communities is preserved through records of St Johns Ch, St Anns Ch, and the Bethlen Home, alongside specialized sites like the First Church Camp.

To the west, the steep rise of Chestnut Ridge dominates the terrain, featuring the Bear Cave Lookout Tower and its associated Radio Tower. The map traces the transition from these high ridges down to the pastoral and residential corridors of Waterford and West Fairfield. Transport and infrastructure are defined by the Railroad grade and a complex network of named thoroughfares such as Old Diamond Rd and Clifford Road, which supported the local economy before the 1970s updates.