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1953 Map of Vandergrift

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Vandergrift
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Kiskiminetas River snakes through this industrial landscape, carving a deep valley that separates the clustered borough of Vandergrift from the neighboring hills. This mid-century survey captures the region during a period of heavy industry and resource extraction, evidenced by the extensive Strip Mines and the presence of the Conrail line hugging the riverbank. The planned layout of the borough, with its distinct residential sectors like East Vandergrift and West Vandergrift, contrasts with the rural character of the surrounding township lands.

Local history is preserved in landmarks such as the Fort Hand Historical Marker and the Saint Cosmas & Damian Shrine. The map provides a detailed view of the valley's infrastructure, from the Beaver Run Reservoir and Filtration Plant in the south to the educational hubs at Washington Twp High Sch and Troup Sch. Smaller settlements like Salina, Truxall, and Kiskimere are documented alongside numerous family and church cemeteries, including St Gertrude Cem and Laurel Point Cem.