1953 Map of Baden

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Industrial and suburban expansion along the Ohio River characterizes this mid-century landscape where the boroughs of Baden, Conway, and Freedom line the eastern shore. The corridor is dominated by the massive rail yards of the Conrail system, serving as a critical artery for the region's heavy industry. Moving inland, the topography rises toward Big Knob, revealing a network of rural settlements such as Sunflower and Unionville that remained relatively isolated from the riverfront's density. This 1953 survey, updated with 1970s data, illustrates the encroachment of housing developments into former agricultural land in Economy and New Sewickley. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous country churches like Beulah Ch and St Johns Ch, alongside specialized institutions like the Mt Gallitzin Academy and several family-named burial grounds including Walker-Oak Grove Cem.