1906 Map of Greensburg

About this map

Greensburg and Jeannette anchor this early 20th-century landscape, appearing as dense nodes of development amidst a complex network of Westmoreland County townships. The industrial and transportation identity of the region is defined by the Pennsylvania RR, which follows the contours of Brush Creek and Turtle Creek, branching off into numerous spurs like the Manor Branch and Lyons Run Branch. These rail lines connect coal-patch towns and boroughs such as Export, Manordale, and Harrison City. Outside the primary urban corridors, the map reveals a rural fabric of crossroads and family-named landmarks. Features like the Bulltown Schoolhouse and Plum Creek Church serve as vital markers for genealogists tracing local community centers. The winding course of Loyalhanna Creek in the northeast and the prominent County Home near the county seat reflect the diverse social and topographic character of the era.