1953 Map of Beaver

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The confluence of the Ohio River and the Beaver River dominates this industrial landscape, where steep river bluffs separate established valley settlements from the upland townships. Revisions made in 1969 highlight the post-war expansion of residential areas around Marion Hill and East Rochester, marked in purple against the original 1953 survey. The riverfronts are a dense network of transportation and heavy industry, featuring the massive Conway Yard and numerous rail spurs including the Aliquippa and Southern RR. Local institutional history is well-preserved through labels for the Beaver County Sanitarium and the Beaver County Home and Hospital near Josephtown. Between the major boroughs like Beaver and Monaca, the terrain is punctuated by significant local landmarks such as Richmond Union Chapel and various Brick Kilns, illustrating the region's reliance on both manufacturing and river-borne commerce.