1954 Map of Leechburg

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The Allegheny River and Kiskiminetas River converge at the heart of this mid-century topographic study, defining the industrial and residential boundaries of Leechburg and West Leechburg. Along the riverbanks, the Penn Central and Shawmut And Pittsburgh RR tracks trace the corridor of heavy transport that sustained local settlements like Logansport and Kelly Station. To the north, the landscape shifts toward recreation and conservation at Crooked Creek State Park, where the Crooked Creek Reservoir is a prominent feature. The rural interior of Gilpin and Bethel townships is dotted with landmarks of community life, including the Forks Church, Hills Consolidated Sch, and family-named points like Cooks Summit. Numerous gas wells, sand pits, and strip mines are scattered across the terrain, illustrating the region's long-standing reliance on extraction and natural resource management during this era.