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1953 Map of Baden

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Baden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The Ohio River corridor south of Rochester defines this 1950s landscape, centered on the industrial and rail hubs of Baden, Conway, and Aliquippa. The riverbanks are dominated by the Conrail lines and extensive yard facilities, while the higher elevations show the expansion of post-war residential areas, specifically marked by the 1970s updates in purple. Cultural landmarks such as the Mt Gallitzin Academy and Lincoln Sch serve the growing population, while the industrial heritage is noted by Park Quarries and several inactive oil wells.

Away from the river, the township of Economy transitions into a network of creek valleys including Big Sewickley Creek and Crows Run. Small rural clusters like Sunflower and Wall Rose are connected by winding roads and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, which cuts across the northern reaches near Unionville. This map captures a moment when traditional small-town centers were beginning to merge into a more continuous suburban fabric, yet still retained distinct local identifiers like the Rehoboth Ch and Wagner Oak Grove Cem.