1953 Map of Beaver

About this map

The confluence of the Ohio River and Beaver River dictates the landscape of this industrial river corridor, where steep hillsides overlook a dense network of rail and river commerce. This mid-century survey reveals the tightly packed residential and civic cores of Beaver, New Brighton, and Rochester, which grew along these waterways. Cultural and educational institutions are prominent, from the Pennsylvania State University (Beaver Campus) to local landmarks like the Courthouse and Passavant Memorial Homes.