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1993 Map of Pittsburgh West

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Pittsburgh West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The confluence of the Allegheny River and Monongahela River forms the industrial and geographic heart of this region, meeting at the Golden Triangle to create the Ohio River. This landscape is defined by the dense urban corridors of Pittsburgh and McKees Rocks, where heavy rail lines follow the water's edge and bridge crossings connect neighborhoods like Esplen and the West End. The terrain's steep elevation is evident at the Mt Washington Overlook, offering a vantage point over the complex transport networks and islands like Brunot Island.

Beyond the riverfront, the map details the suburban and institutional growth of the early 1990s. Large medical and state facilities, including the Woodville State Hospital and the State Penitentiary, are prominent landmarks. For those researching local roots, numerous religious and educational sites are identified, such as St Marks Cem, Holy Family Cem, and Montour High Sch, alongside residential enclaves like Rosslyn Farms and Green Tree.