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1951 Map of Pittsburgh West

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Pittsburgh West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1951
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1951

About this map

The confluence of the Allegheny River and Monongahela River forms the head of the Ohio River, anchoring an industrial landscape defined by river traffic and rail networks. This mid-century survey illustrates the dense residential expansion into the hills south and west of the city, where neighborhoods like Dormont, Mount Lebanon, and Crafton sit atop the winding topography. Along the banks, the P and L E RR and Pennsylvania RR follow the water, serving industrial hubs near McKees Rocks and Neville Island.

Cultural and institutional landmarks are prominent, including the Allegheny Observatory in Riverview Park and the Western State Penitentiary on the riverbank. Genealogists will find a wealth of named burial grounds such as Highwood Cemetery, Uniondale Cemetery, and several Catholic and Greek cemeteries. The map also documents essential services of the era, from the Woodville State Hospital to the Ohio Valley General Hospital.