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1960 Map of Pittsburgh East, 1973 Print
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1960 Map of Pittsburgh East

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The Allegheny River and Monongahela River dominate this urban landscape, where industrial infrastructure meets dense residential neighborhoods. Transportation networks define the area's development, with the Penn Central and Baltimore and Ohio railroads tracing the riverbanks and cutting through established districts like East Liberty, Bloomfield, and Lawrenceville. The map illustrates a city of hills and valleys, where institutional landmarks like the Cathedral of Learning and the Carnegie Institute of Technology stand adjacent to large green spaces like Schenley Park and Frick Park. Along the southern bend of the Monongahela, a large Slag Dump serves as a stark reminder of the heavy manufacturing that powered the regional economy. Extensive cemetery grounds, including Allegheny Cemetery and Homewood Cemetery, occupy significant acreage, preserving the footprint of 19th-century planning amidst mid-century urban expansion.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1960
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.6 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain