1960 Map of Oakdale

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The Greater Pittsburgh International Airport dominates the northwestern corner of this landscape, reflecting the post-war infrastructure expansion in Allegheny County. To the south, the industrial and military presence is heavy, anchored by the NORAD Joint Manual Direction Center near Oakdale. The terrain is deeply marked by the extractive history of the region, featuring numerous areas of reclaimed strip mines alongside established communities like Imperial, Noblestown, and Sturgeon. Transport routes such as the Montour RR and Steubenville Pike reveal how coal and commuter movement shaped the development of North Fayette and Collier. Large institutions, including the Woodville State Hospital and Settlers Cabin County Park, occupy significant acreage, illustrating the transition from a purely industrial mining environment to one of public services and regional recreation during the mid-20th century.