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1960 Map of New Kensington West

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of New Kensington West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

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The Allegheny River corridor dominates this industrial landscape, where the Pennsylvania RR and Bessemer and Lake Erie RR served a dense network of riverfront towns. By 1960, the region exhibited a mix of heavy industrial operations and established residential pockets, with communities like Acmetonia, Cheswick, and Springdale hugging the northern bank while Oakmont and Verona grew to the south. The presence of specialized sites such as a power plant, the Radio Towers (WKPA), and numerous strip mines illustrates the energy and communication infrastructure essential to mid-century Allegheny County.

Local genealogy is well-served by numerous religious and memorial sites, including St Josephs Cem, Lakewood Memorial Gardens (Cemetery), and Walter Chapel. Institutional landmarks like the West Deer High Sch and General Hosp underscore the post-war civic expansion into the hills surrounding Indianola and Russelton. Large natural tracts, such as the County Regional Park and the Mil Res, provide a contrast to the dense riverfront development.