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2013 Map of Washington East

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Washington East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

East Washington serves as the urban anchor for this portion of Washington County, where the landscape transitions from established street grids into the suburban and rural valleys of southwestern Pennsylvania. The path of Chartiers Cr and its tributaries, including Chartiers Run, has long influenced the placement of settlements like Meadow Lands and McGovern. The northern part of the map is punctuated by the historic Hill Church and rising elevations like Hannas Knob, while the southern reaches move into the drainage of Little Tenmile Cr.

Transport networks are central to the area's development, evidenced by the presence of the Brady Tunnel and the crossing at Clokey Bridge. Distinctive named locales such as Eighty Four, Boon Terrace, and Shingiss reflect the diverse naming traditions of the region's coal and rail heritage. Recreational spaces are well-represented by several large courses, including the Lindenwood Golf Course and Washington Golf Course, which utilize the undulating terrain between Allison Hollow and the surrounding heights.