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1960 Map of Braddock

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Braddock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Allegheny River and Monongahela River dominate this 1960s landscape, framing a dense industrial and residential corridor east of Pittsburgh. The map documents the post-war suburban expansion into the hills of Penn Hills and Monroeville, where new developments like Garden City and Regency Park began to fill the spaces between established boroughs. Notable for its complex transportation network, the area is crisscrossed by major rail lines including the Pennsylvania RR and the Bessemer and Lake Erie RR, alongside the emerging path of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, from the expansive Monongahela Cemetery to smaller memorial grounds like Restland Memorial Park. The map also captures the social fabric of the era through numerous parish schools such as St. Maurice School and recreational centers like the Alcoma Golf Club. Small industrial signatures, including a Strip Mine near Universal, persist amidst the rapid residential growth of Chalfant and Turtle Creek.