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1908 Map of Sewickley

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Sewickley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1938
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1938

About this map

The Ohio River corridor serves as the industrial and transportation backbone of this region northwest of Pittsburgh, where the heavy infrastructure of the early 20th century follows the river's winding path. Major rail lines like the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie RR and the Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago RR flank the water, connecting established river towns such as Sewickley and Aliquippa. The map reveals the early footprint of Ambridge and the unique layout of Economy, established earlier by the Harmony Society.

Away from the industrial riverfront, the landscape transitions into a network of small upland communities and rural landmarks. Genealogists can trace family locations through numerous named structures like Boggs School and churches such as Mt Nebo Church or Plains Church. Distinctive cultural sites are noted, including the Campmeeting Grounds near Leetsdale, and small unincorporated stops like Shousetown Glenwillard PO and Legionville provide specific points of interest for local history researchers.