1907 Map of Pittsburgh

About this map

The Monongahela River and Allegheny River converge here to define the industrial heart of western Pennsylvania at the start of the 20th century. This survey, conducted shortly after the turn of the century, captures the dense urban core of Pittsburgh alongside the burgeoning mill towns of Homestead, Braddock, and Duquesne. The landscape is dominated by the intricate network of the Pennsylvania RR and the Baltimore and Ohio RR, which trace the riverbanks and narrow valleys to service the region's steel and manufacturing giants. Beyond the city, the map reveals the transition to outlying settlements like Wilkinsburg and Monroeville. Cultural landmarks such as Homewood Cem and Cockhams Mill sit alongside the winding Youghiogheny River, illustrating the complex social and industrial geography of McKeesport and its neighboring boroughs during a period of massive expansion.