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2016 Map of Freeport

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Allegheny River and its confluence with the Kiskiminetas River anchor this 2016 study of the industrial and residential corridors northeast of Pittsburgh. The river geography is central to the area's development, evidenced by Allegheny River Pool Five and historical crossing points like Garvers Ferry. Settlement patterns follow the riverbanks and rail lines, with Freeport serving as a primary hub, flanked by specialized districts and rail junctions such as Winfield Junction, Butler Junction, and Kiskiminetas Junction.

Genealogists and local historians can trace numerous community anchors across the tri-county border area of Allegheny, Butler, and Armstrong. The landscape is dotted with family and parish burial grounds, including Burtner Cem, Mount Airy Cem, and the Mud Church Cem near Kerr. Away from the river, smaller settlements like Bricker Crossroads and Sandy Lick reveal the upland character of the region, while landmarks like Lindsay Airport and Murphys Bottom provide distinct geographical markers for local research.