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1948 Map of Pittsburgh West, 1954 Print
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1948 Map of Pittsburgh West

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Ohio River forms the industrial backbone of this western Pittsburgh landscape, where the Allegheny River and Monongahela River converge. This survey captures a highly developed riverine corridor defined by massive infrastructure and civic institutions, including the Western State Penitentiary and the expansive McKees Rocks Bridge. Steep topography separates the dense urban wards from residential boroughs like Crafton, Bellevue, and Carnegie, while numerous family and religious burial grounds such as Highwood Cemetery and St Marys Cem reflect the area’s deep ancestral roots.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain