Johnstown, PA. and Vicinity
Unique city plan of Johnstown, PA that was used by the engineers of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Description
Perhaps best known for the devastating 1889 flood that killed as many as 2,200 of its residents, the city of Johnstown, Pennsylvania is situated at the confluence of the Little Conemaugh, Stony Creek and Conemaugh Rivers. This map was prepared and published by city engineer H. Lee Wilson in the early 1940’s and labels wards, streets, townships, cemeteries, parks, and more.
This particular example was customized for use by the Central Engineer Department of the Pennsylvania Railroad. It was dissected and mounted to linen for preservation and ease of storage. Manuscript updates in color highlight the track ownership of the four primary operators, which are then identified in a custom legend added in the upper right.
Of particular interest are the Conemaugh and Black Lick Railroad and Johnstown and Stony Creek Railroad – both were organized to serve the local Cambria (and eventually Bethlehem) steel mills.
Map Details
Publication Date: c. 1941
Author: H. Lee Wilson
Sheet Width (in): 31.40
Sheet Height (in): 21.50
Condition: B+
Condition Description: Dissected into 21 panels and mounted on linen, with black leather covers. Moderate toning evident on two panels as a result of the adhesive used to affix the covers to the verso. Otherwise there is faint discoloration along the edges of each panel. Very good condition overall, especially given the map's history and use.
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