2019 Map of Masontown

About this map

The Monongahela River carves a deep valley through this Pennsylvania borderland, serving as the primary geographical and historical axis for the riverfront communities of Masontown, Greensboro, and Ronco. On the eastern bank, the Friendship Hill National Historic Site preserves the estate of statesman Albert Gallatin, reflecting the region's early political and architectural significance. The landscape is densely marked by the legacy of local families and religious congregations, with numerous family burial grounds like the Garrison Cem and Donham Cem scattered across the hills of Greene and Fayette counties. This 2019 survey documents the enduring settlement patterns in hamlets like Bobtown and Mapletown, where the topography is defined by prominent features such as Turkey Knob and Mundell Hollow. The river remains a central feature, designated here as the Upper Monongahela River Water Trail, connecting these coal-country settlements.