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1971 Map of Windber

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Windber
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The industrial and natural landscape of Somerset and Cambria counties unfolds around Windber, showing a region defined by its coal-mining history and timber resources. Active and former extraction sites are marked by numerous mine dumps and strip mines that sit adjacent to residential areas like Scalp Level and Rummel. The Penn Central railroad tracks follow the winding course of Paint Creek, illustrating the vital link between the mineral-rich hills and the transport networks of the 1970s.

Southward, the terrain transitions into the dense woods of Babcock State Forest and the rugged drainage of Shade Creek. This area preserves local heritage through landmarks like the Old Shade Furnace and the water supply at Windber Reservoir. Small communities such as Ashtola, Hillsboro, and Cairnbrook are mapped alongside their local institutions, including Maple Grove Sch and Ss Peter and Paul Ch, providing a detailed look at the social fabric of these mountain settlements.