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1954 Map of Burgettstown

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Burgettstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

The extensive Strip Mines that characterize the Washington and Beaver County border dominate the landscape in this mid-century survey. Heavy industrial activity is evident across Hanover and Smith townships, where large-scale excavations sit adjacent to established settlements like Frankfort Springs and Burgettstown. Despite the industrial footprint, significant land is dedicated to public use at Raccoon Creek State Park and Hillman State Park, while State Game Lands No 117 occupies a large central portion of the quadrangle.

Genealogists will find a wealth of community landmarks, including the Frankfort Springs Cem, Grandview Cem, and Our Lady of Lourdes Cem. The intersection of rail and road is clear near the southern edge, where the Conrail line serves the industry near Union High Sch. Local social centers like the Frankfort Springs Grange and rural houses of worship such as United Ch and Tucker Ch provide a detailed view of the area's social fabric amidst the expanding resource extraction.