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1956 Map of Pittsburgh West, 1959 Print
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1956 Map of Pittsburgh West

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Industrial corridors and residential expansion define this mid-century landscape where the Ohio River begins at the confluence of the Allegheny River and Monongahela River. The map captures a critical period of infrastructure growth, showing the newly established Point State Park and the network of bridges—including the Fort Pitt Bridge and Fort Duquesne Bridge—that connect the Golden Triangle to the western boroughs. Heavy rail traffic is evident along the riverbanks, with extensive tracks for the Pennsylvania RR and the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie RR serving the industrial heart of McKees Rocks and Esplen.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain