1954 Map of Midland

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The industrial corridor along the Ohio River defines this 1950s landscape, centered on the concentrated manufacturing and rail infrastructure of Midland. Extensive oil tanks and a massive industrial footprint near Lincoln High Sch contrast with the rugged, wooded drainages of the surrounding townships. Across the water, Shippingport sits at a strategic bend, while the Montgomery Dam and its locks regulate the river traffic of the Penn Central rail era.