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1960 Map of Glassport

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Glassport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Monongahela River carves a deep industrial corridor through this 1960s landscape, bordering the heavy manufacturing centers of Glassport, Clairton, and McKeesport. The map illustrates the region's post-war transition, where traditional river-and-rail infrastructure meets expanding residential suburbs like Pleasant Hills and Brentwood. Significant land-use features include the Slag Dump and Settling Basin near West Mifflin, highlighting the massive scale of the local steel industry's waste management during its peak years.

Researchers will find a dense network of institutional landmarks, from the U S Bureau of Mines Experimental Sta near Bruceton to numerous parochial schools such as St Elizabeth Sch. Large-scale public spaces like South Park and the sprawling Jefferson Memorial Park Cemetery break the undulating terrain, while the Allegheny County Airport anchors the northern ridge. The survey also captures smaller, enduring locales like Cochrans Mill and James Chapel, providing a detailed look at the rural-to-suburban evolution of Allegheny County.