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2016 Map of Donora

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Youghiogheny River and Monongahela River dominate this industrial landscape of southwestern Pennsylvania, carving through a region defined by steep valleys and closely packed settlements. Major population centers like Monessen and Donora sit along the western riverbanks, while West Newton and Sutersville anchor the Youghiogheny to the east. The map reveals the intricate transportation network necessary for this river-valley economy, showing the Donora-Webster Bridge and the rail lines of Norfolk Southern and CSX Transportation that trace the water level.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites throughout the townships, including the West Newton Cemetery, Guffey Cemetery, and Round Hill Cemetery. Between the rivers, the terrain rises toward Rostraver Airport and small crossroads communities like Fellsburg and Allens Crossroads. The transition from heavy industrial riverfronts to upland residential areas is marked by distinct neighborhoods such as Crestview and Grandview, illustrating the post-war growth patterns of Westmoreland and Washington counties.