1902 Map of Kittanning

About this map

The Allegheny River carves a deep, winding path through this portion of Armstrong and Butler Counties, centered around the prominent hairpin turn at Bradys Bend. Surveyed at the dawn of the twentieth century, the landscape is defined by its industrial and agricultural vitality, where the river serves as a primary corridor for the Buffalo and Allegheny Valley Div railroad. Early industrial sites like Redbank Furnace and localized centers such as Fosters Mills and Buffalo Mills anchor the rural economy, while the western edge shows the established grid of Chicora and Karns City. This 1900 survey documents a dense network of crossroads communities and family-named landmarks, from Lacys Store and Kepples Corners to Browne Crossroads, revealing the intricate social geography of Western Pennsylvania before the modern highway era. The map traces multiple rail lines, including the Pittsburgh and Western RR, weaving through the valleys of Buffalo Creek and Redbank Creek.