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2016 Map of Bessemer

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Bessemer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Beaver River and Shenango River converge south of New Castle at the turn of the 21st century, defining a landscape marked by industrial rail history and small crossroads settlements. This map illustrates the intricate transportation network of Lawrence County, where the B & O RR and major highways thread between established communities like Mahoningtown and Lawrence Junction. The western portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the borough of Bessemer and the unique cultural landscape of S.N.P.J.

Genealogists will find numerous family and local landmarks, including several burial grounds such as Madonna Cem, Valley View Cem, and the Mount Jackson Cem. The rural character of the southern area is grounded by places like Mount Air and New Beaver, while aviation history is represented by the presence of Reno Airport. The waterway system, including Hickory Run and Honey Cr, reveals the natural drainage patterns that shaped the early settlement of these Pennsylvania townships.