1958 Map of Sharon East

About this map

Industrial and suburban expansion in western Pennsylvania is evident across this late 1950s landscape, where the urban cores of Sharon, Farrell, and Wheatland meet the township of Hickory. The Shenango River serves as the primary drainage and industrial corridor, flanked by the tracks of the Erie RR and Pennsylvania RR. The map captures a high density of community infrastructure, from the sprawling Buhl Park and General Hospital to a significant concentration of parochial and public cemeteries like St Johns Cem and St Rose Cem. Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions into a patchwork of hills and runs, including Keel Ridge and Hogback. Smaller settlements like West Middlesex and Hermitage are shown amidst active resource extraction, evidenced by a Strip Mine and various sand and gravel pits, reflecting the region's diverse economic base during this period of post-war growth.