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2019 Map of Leechburg

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Leechburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Allegheny River and Kiskiminetas River converge at the southwestern corner of this landscape, framing the industrial and residential centers of Leechburg, West Leechburg, and Hyde Park. This modern survey reveals a region defined by its complex topography and long-standing community institutions. Numerous historic congregations and burial grounds are scattered across the hills, including the Forks Zion Lutheran Evangelical Church Cem and the Ukrainian Saint Marys Ukrainian Catholic Cem, reflecting the diverse cultural heritage of the Armstrong and Westmoreland county borderlands.

Rural life persists in small settlements like Dime, McVille, and Lookabough Corners, while the northern reaches are dominated by the winding course of Crooked Creek and the Crooked Creek Lake reservoir. Infrastructure such as the Norfolk Southern railroad line follows the riverbanks, serving the valley's towns as it has for generations. Small, family-named landmarks like the Small Family Cem and the Parks Family Cem provide intimate genealogical touchpoints amidst larger features like Ross Island and the McVille Airport.