1954 Map of Midland

About this map

Industrial activity along the Ohio River centers this mid-century portrait of Beaver County, where the massive infrastructure of Midland and Shippingport contrasts with the surrounding rural townships. The heavy industrial footprint includes the Conrail line and extensive facilities near the water, while the river itself is managed by the Montgomery Dam. To the north and west, the landscape transitions into a network of small upland settlements and family-named landmarks such as Salem Ch and Blackhawk.