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1986 Map of Pittsburgh West

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Pittsburgh West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Industrial and rural landscapes intersect along the Ohio River in this mid-1980s planimetric study. The map documents a critical period for the Ohio Valley and Western Pennsylvania, showing the heavy rail infrastructure of the Conrail and Chessie System lines that serviced the region's coal and steel interests. The heavy industrial footprint of Nelms Mine No 1 and Mine No 60 contrasts with the surrounding topography, characterized by ridges like Simmons Ridge and localized landmarks such as Galloway Knob.

The survey captures the area during the expansion of the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport and the development of state conservation lands, including State Game Lands No 117 and Jefferson Lake State Park. Smaller settlements like Bloomingdale, Adena, and Short Creek PO are shown alongside larger hubs like Cadiz and the college grounds of West Liberty State College, providing a detailed view of the region's diverse land use before the late-century shifts in the Tri-State area's economy.