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1900 Map of Uniontown

Name: 1900 Topographic Map of Uniontown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1904
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1904

About this map

Industrial development and revolutionary frontier history meet in this 1899 survey of Fayette County. Uniontown serves as the regional hub, where the National Pike intersects a complex network of steel and coal infrastructure, including the Pennsylvania RR and the Baltimore and Ohio RR. The landscape is dotted with early industrial markers like Coke Ovens near Leisenring and the Lemont Furnace, reflecting the intense resource extraction that fueled the era's growth.

To the southeast, the terrain shifts into the ridgelines of Laurel Hill, preserving significant colonial-era landmarks. Researchers can locate the site of Fort Necessity and Braddocks Grave along the old road, as well as natural features like Dulany Cave. The Youghiogheny River carves a deep path through the northern section near South Connellsville, framing a region defined by both its strategic military pass and its role in the American industrial boom.