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1960 Map of Emsworth

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Emsworth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

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The Ohio River corridor and its surrounding hills define this 1960 landscape, showing the suburban expansion of northern Allegheny County before the full maturation of the interstate system. Settlements like West View, Avalon, and Emsworth cluster near the river and Back Channel, while the northern reaches of McCandless and Franklin township show a transition toward more pastoral uses and emerging residential developments.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several specialized institutions and community landmarks, including the Dixmont State Hospital grounds and the Mt Nebo Grange Hall. The map documents a concentration of religious and educational sites such as Mt Nazareth Academy and Vincentian High Sch, alongside recreational hubs like North Park and the Shannopin Country Club. Industrial remnants and utility infrastructure, such as the Filtration Plant near Marshall Lake, illustrate the technical footprint required to support the growing suburban population.