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1960 Map of Oakdale

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Oakdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Greater Pittsburgh International Airport dominates the northwest corner of this landscape, its runways and Administration Building contrasting with the deeply dissected terrain of western Allegheny County. This region is a study in mid-century industrial and suburban transition, where extensive strip mines scar the hillsides near Imperial and Fayetteville. The transportation network is anchored by the Montour RR and Conrail lines, which follow the winding path of Robinson Run through the borough of Oakdale.

Institutional landmarks and local genealogy are well-represented, including the sprawling Woodville State Hospital and several parochial sites like St Columbkille Sch and Holy Souls Cem. Recreation and conservation efforts are evident at Settlers Cabin County Regional Park and the Montour Heights Country Club. The map captures the interface between heavy resource extraction and the growing residential communities of North Fayette and Collier townships.