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2016 Map of Glassport

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Allegheny County Airport and the surrounding industrial corridor of the Monongahela River anchor this detailed study of the suburban and industrial landscape south of Pittsburgh. The map documents a dense network of neighborhoods including Brentwood, West Mifflin, and Pleasant Hills, where residential expansion meets the region's deep-rooted steel and transportation heritage. Evidence of long-standing community life is visible in the numerous religious and memorial sites, such as the Saint Peters Episcopal Church Columbarium and the sprawling Jefferson Memorial Park.

Tracing the southern portion of the sheet reveals a more varied topography near Pollocks Knob, where the urban grid gives way to the winding paths of Peters Creek and Piney Fork. This geography illustrates the transition from the river-valley industry of Glassport and Clairton to the upland residential developments. Notable local history landmarks like Cochrans Mill and the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics reflect the diverse economic and educational identity of Allegheny County during this era.