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1997 Map of Pittsburgh East

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Pittsburgh East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

The Monongahela River and Allegheny River converge toward the golden triangle, defining the industrial and civic heart of the city during the late 1990s. This sheet captures a landscape of intense density, where the Penn Central RR and B & O RR navigate the tight riverbanks and valleys that shaped the region’s growth. Major academic institutions, including the Univ of Pittsburgh and Carnegie-Mellon University, anchor the Oakland district, while vast green spaces like Schenley Park and Frick Park provide significant breaks in the urban fabric.

Genealogists and local historians will find immense value in the detailed mapping of numerous burial grounds, such as Allegheny Cemetery and Calvary Cemetery, alongside neighborhood-specific landmarks like Peabody High Sch and St Pauls Cem. The map illustrates the complex infrastructure required by the terrain, featuring numerous spans including the Bloomfield Bridge and Washington Crossing Bridge, which connect distinct districts like the Strip District, Lawrenceville, and East Liberty.