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1950s Maps of Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

Explore 19 historic maps of Westmoreland County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Start exploring Westmoreland County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Westmoreland County, PA maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Pittsburgh
    1953 Map of Pittsburgh
    1953 Pittsburgh
    1953 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania's industrial landscape at the start of the fifties shows the steel and rail corridors between Pittsburgh and Altoona. Trace family roots in river towns like Tarentum or follow the Pennsylvania Turnpike across Laurel Hill.
  4. 1953 Map of Mc Keesport, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Mc Keesport, 1955 Print
    1953 Mc Keesport
    1955 Print · USGS
    The industrial Mon Valley thrives at mid-century as steel and coal drive the local economy along the river forks. Researchers can trace family history through dozens of named schools and churches, or find landmarks like Rainbow Gardens Swimming Pool and the Hubbard Mine Shaft No 2.
  7. 1953 Map of New Kensington East, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of New Kensington East, 1955 Print
    1953 New Kensington East
    1955 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland County and the Allegheny River valley are captured here in the early fifties during a peak of industrial and suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Natrona, Edgecliff, and the Har Brack High Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Murrysville, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Murrysville, 1955 Print
    1953 Murrysville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland and Allegheny counties are shown in the early fifties during a period of heavy industrial activity and suburban growth. Researchers can trace numerous gas wells, active strip mines, and family landmarks like the Laird Cem and Sardis Ch.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Braddock, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Braddock, 1955 Print
    1953 Braddock
    1955 Print · USGS
    Allegheny County's industrial heartland thrives in the mid-fifties as dense valley towns like Braddock and Wilmerding expand into the surrounding hills. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth through dozens of landmarks, from Kennywood Amusement Park to Beulah Ch and the Pennsylvania RR rail lines.
  16. 1953 Map of Vandergrift, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Vandergrift, 1955 Print
    1953 Vandergrift
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Kiskiminetas Valley in the early fifties shows a bustling industrial landscape of riverfront rail and hilltop mining. Locate family history at the Saints Cosmas & Damian Shrine, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, or the Washington Twp High Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Irwin, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Irwin, 1955 Print
    1953 Irwin
    1955 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland County at the height of the post-war era shows a landscape shaped by coal and transit. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Old Brush Creek Ch, Shafton, and the Old Quaker Cem (Historical).
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of New Kensington West, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of New Kensington West, 1955 Print
    1953 New Kensington West
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Allegheny River corridor hums with industrial life in the early fifties, from the shipyards and mills to the busy rail lines. Researchers can trace the legacy of river towns and vanished landmarks like the Russellton Mine, Lock and Dam No 3, and Milltown (Haffey PO).
  25. 1953 Map of Freeport, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Freeport, 1955 Print
    1953 Freeport
    1955 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Allegheny and Kiskiminetas rivers defines this mid-century industrial corridor. Trace the rail-and-river economy through Schenley, Butler Junction, and the vanished site of Garvers Ferry.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of Pittsburgh
    1954 Map of Pittsburgh
    1954 Pittsburgh
    1954 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the early fifties remains a powerhouse of heavy industry and vital transit corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network connecting Pittsburgh, Johnstown, and Altoona via the Pennsylvania RR and the Lincoln Highway.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1954 Map of Greensburg, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Greensburg, 1955 Print
    1954 Greensburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Westmoreland County shows a landscape of growing towns and industrial remnants as the coal era matured. Trace the layout of early suburbs and vanished schools like Hayrolds Jr High Sch or visit Bushy Run Battlefield State Park.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of Smithton, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Smithton, 1955 Print
    1954 Smithton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland County at the height of its mid-century mining era shows a landscape of busy coal towns and river-fed industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like St Timothys Cem, Cameron Sch, and the Hough Fricano Mine No 1 (Active).
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1954 Map of Slickville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Slickville, 1955 Print
    1954 Slickville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Slickville and the surrounding coal townships are shown in the mid-fifties during a period of intensive surface mining. Researchers can trace the legacy of industry and community through numerous Strip Mines, the Pennsylvania railroad, and local landmarks like Trees Mills and the Sloan Sch.
    6 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of Donora, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Donora, 1955 Print
    1954 Donora
    1955 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Monongahela and Youghiogheny valleys is captured here during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace coal operations at Ocean Mine and Coal Hollow Mine or locate family roots at Concord Pioneer Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1954 Map of Monongahela, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Monongahela, 1955 Print
    1954 Monongahela
    1955 Print · USGS
    Industrial life along the river valley is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the deep integration of coal mining and rail transport. Researchers can locate family landmarks from the Black Diamond Mine to the Mentor School and Ohav Sholom Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1954 Map of Leechburg, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Leechburg, 1956 Print
    1954 Leechburg
    1956 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Allegheny and Kiskiminetas rivers defines this mid-century industrial corridor. Genealogists can trace family names at Oakland Cem and locate community anchors like Rogers Chapel or Kelly Station.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1957 Map of Donegal
    1957 Map of Donegal
    1957 Donegal
    1957 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland and Fayette counties are captured here in the late fifties, showing the rural communities along the western slopes of the Laurel Highlands. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Norvelt, the Baltimore and Ohio rail line, and the many rural schools including Hurst High School.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1958 Map of Pittsburgh
    1958 Map of Pittsburgh
    1958 Pittsburgh
    1958 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the late fifties shows an industrial heartland defined by the confluence of the Allegheny River and Monongahela River. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Pennsylvania RR and find established towns like Butler, Latrobe, and Windber.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1959 Map of Pittsburgh
    1959 Map of Pittsburgh
    1959 Pittsburgh
    1959 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the late fifties is captured here at the height of its industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverfront growth of Pittsburgh, the rail works at Altoona, and the mountain gaps of Laurel Hill.
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