1960 Map of Pittsburgh East

About this map

Pittsburgh is defined by the convergence of its great waterways, with the industrial and academic heart of the city captured in 1960. The landscape is dominated by institutional landmarks like the Cathedral of Learning, the Carnegie Institute of Technology, and the iconic Forbes Field in Oakland. Massive green spaces such as the Allegheny Cemetery and Schenley Park provide a counterpoint to the dense residential districts of Bloomfield and East Liberty. Along the riverbanks, an extensive transport network includes the Monongahela Connecting RR and the Baltimore and Ohio RR, which serviced the heavy industrial zones. A notable landscape feature is the Slag Dump near Nine Mile Run, a stark indicator of the city's mid-century steel production legacy. The map provides a remarkable level of detail for genealogists, showing parish schools like St Hyacinth Sch and local hospitals including Mercy Hospital and VA Hospital.