1909 Map of Freeport

About this map

The Allegheny River and Kiskiminitas River carve deep valleys through this western Pennsylvania industrial corridor, where the confluence at Freeport and Schenley serves as a nexus for water and rail transport. At the dawn of the twentieth century, the landscape is defined by its reliance on the Pennsylvania R. R. and the Western Pennsylvania Line, which follow the riverbanks to serve thriving mill and mining towns. Large riverfront settlements like Leechburg, Tarentum, and Natrona are shown in high detail, revealing the dense street grids and proximity to the water that fueled their growth.