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2019 Map of Donora

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Donora
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Monongahela River and Youghiogheny River carve deep valleys through this industrial heartland, where the city of Monessen and the borough of Donora anchor a landscape defined by steel-town heritage and river commerce. This 2019 survey traces the intricate rail networks of the Norfolk Southern Railway and Wheeling & Lake Erie Railway as they follow the water's edge, connecting established riverfront settlements like Sutersville, West Newton, and Webster.

Away from the industrial corridors, the terrain rises toward Wilko Hill and Sheppler Hill, revealing a dense fabric of small communities and family-named landmarks. Genealogists can locate numerous burial grounds across the three counties represented here, including Round Hill Cem, West Newton Cem, and the Weaver and Waddell Cem. The Donora Webster Bridge stands as a vital link between Washington and Westmoreland Counties, while more modern infrastructure like the Rostraver Airport and Hayden Blvd serves the developing uplands.