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1906 Map of Sewickley

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Sewickley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Ohio River corridor serves as the industrial and transportation spine of this region northwest of Pittsburgh at the opening of the twentieth century. Dense rail networks, including the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago RR and the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie RR, trace the riverbanks, connecting a string of established river towns like Economy, Ambridge, and Sewickley. This era marks the height of the river-and-rail economy, evident in specialized features such as Dam No 4 and the Montour Junc.

Beyond the industrial riverfront, the landscape transitions into a network of small upland communities and rural landmarks. Local life is anchored by institutions like the Mt Gallitzin Academy and the Camp Meeting Grounds near Leetsdale. Genealogists can locate numerous country houses of worship, from Rehoboth Church to Plains Church, alongside rural educational centers like McCord School. The interior hills around Cranberry and Marshall remain predominantly agricultural, dotted with family-named features and small settlements such as Wexford and Ingomar.