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1960 Map of Pittsburgh West

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Pittsburgh West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The confluence of the Allegheny River and Monongahela River forms the Ohio River at the iconic Point State Park, where the historic Fort Pitt once stood. This map captures the industrial and institutional landscape of West Pittsburgh and its suburbs during a period of urban change. Massive landmarks like Three Rivers Stadium and the Western State Penitentiary dominate the riverbanks, while the intricate rail networks of the Baltimore and Ohio RR and Conrail stitch together the industrial corridors of Mc Kees Rocks and Carnegie.

Beyond the steel and rail infrastructure, the topography reveals a dense network of neighborhoods and community anchors, from the Allegheny Observatory in Riverview Park to the sprawling grounds of the Woodville State Hospital. The southern portion of the sheet shows the residential growth of Dormont and Mount Lebanon, contrasted by the active Strip Mine operations near Collier. Numerous parochial institutions, including St Pauls Orphanage and the Byzantine Seminary, reflect the deep cultural and religious roots of the local population.