1907 Map of Pittsburg

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The Monongahela River and Allegheny River converge to form the Ohio River at the heart of this industrial landscape during a period of massive steel and rail expansion. The survey detail shows the dense urban grid of Pittsburg extending eastward through Wilkinsburg and into the steel-making hubs of Homestead and Bessemer. Major green spaces such as Schenley Park and Highland Park are clearly delineated alongside significant burial grounds like Oakland Cem and Homewood Cem. The intricate rail network is a primary focus, documenting the routes of the Pennsylvania RR, the Baltimore and Ohio RR, and the Pittsburg and Lake Erie RR as they follow the riverbanks and cut through the steep topography of Mifflin and Wilkins townships. Smaller communities such as Turtle Creek, Pitcairn, and Wilmerding are visible along the eastern industrial corridors.