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1908 Map of Sewickley

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Sewickley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Ohio River corridor serves as the industrial and transportation backbone of this region during the early twentieth century, as documented by the work of geographer H.M.Wilson. Dense rail infrastructure lines the riverbanks, including the Pennsylvania System and the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie RR, supporting bustling riverfront towns like Ambridge, Freedom, and Sewickley. This area transitions from the heavy industrial activity of Parks Quarries and the riverside landings to the more rural, rolling uplands of Marshall and Franklin townships.

Local history and genealogy interests are well-served by the inclusion of numerous country churches and educational institutions, such as Mt Gallitzin Academy and Boggs School. The landscape is dotted with communal landmarks including the Campmeeting Grounds near Leetsdale and the Nedsky Pump Station in McCandless. These features, along with named rural crossroads like Duff City and Thorn Hill, provide a detailed view of the settlement patterns before the extensive suburbanization of the Pittsburgh metropolitan area.