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1964 Map of Mount Pleasant

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Mount Pleasant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

Industrial and coal-mining history define the Westmoreland County landscape, where the borough of Mount Pleasant serves as a central hub. The terrain is marked by an extensive network of Strip Mines and historical infrastructure, including Coke Ovens and the Standard Shaft. Significant transport corridors like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Conrail lines intersect smaller coal settlements such as Morewood, Tarrs, and United.

Religious and educational landmarks serve as anchors for genealogical research, with sites like Mt Lebanon Ch, Polish Cem, and the East Huntington High Sch distributed among the hills. The transition from agricultural roots to heavy industry is visible in the placement of Weavers Old Stand near modern service areas. Water features like Bridgeport Reservoir and the winding Sewickley Creek provide a backdrop to the dense settlement patterns of the mid-20th century.