1954 Map of Greensburg

About this map

Industrial growth and post-war suburban development define this mid-century survey of Westmoreland County. The landscape is bisected by the Pennsylvania RR and the iconic Lincoln Highway, which fuel the expansion of Greensburg and neighboring Jeannette. While the town centers are dense with landmarks like Seton Hill College and the St Filumena Shrine, the periphery reveals the region's extractive roots. Dozens of active gas wells and significant strip mines dot the hills, alongside the Keystone No 1 Mine. For local historians, the presence of Bushy Run Battlefield State Park anchors the map to the colonial era, while various smaller communities like Hannastown and Forbes Road show the long-standing settlement patterns of the Hempfield and Unity townships. Local landmarks such as Mc Murrays Lake and Old Zion Ch offer precise points of interest for genealogists.