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2023 Map of Kittanning

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Kittanning
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Allegheny River carves a deep valley through this Armstrong County landscape, anchoring a dense corridor of riverfront settlements from Gosford and Kittanning down to Ford City. The map reveals the intricate urban footprint of the county seat, where the Armstrong County Courthouse stands as a central landmark amidst neighborhoods like Wick City and Troy Hill. On the western banks, the terrain rises toward West Hills and West Kittanning, transitioning into a network of upland plateaus marked by smaller communities such as Walkchalk and Center Hill.

Family history and local heritage are well-preserved through numerous institutional sites, including Saint Marys Cem, Lawn Haven Burial Estates, and West Glade Run Presbyterian Cem. The industrial and educational character of the valley is evident at the Butler County Community College - Armstrong Campus and the various neighborhoods like Manorville and McGrann that line the eastern shore. From the heights of Leister Knob to the riverside flats at Rosston, the map documents a mature geography of established church congregations, such as Franklin Union Baptist Church and Grace Brethren Church, alongside the winding paths of Glade Run and Limestone Run.