1960 Map of Canonsburg

About this map

Canonsburg stands as a dense industrial and residential hub in this 1960s study of Washington County, where the sprawling State Training School and Morganza Reservoir define the central landscape. The era's coal and rail legacy is visible in the network of the Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh and West Virginia railroads which serve settlements like Muse, Cecil, and Hendersonville. The map illustrates a complex transition between the valley floors, where Chartiers Creek winds past Strabane and Houston, and the upland ridges marked by Sygat Hill and National Hill. Local genealogy is well-supported by numerous landmarks, including St Patricks Cem, Millers Run Ch, and named housing developments like Borland Manor. Evidence of heavy industry persists through features such as the Gladden Mine and various strip mines, documenting the region's mid-century economic character.