1953 Map of Washington East

About this map

The industrial and academic landscape of Washington is captured during a period of significant mid-century transition. The city is anchored by the historic campus of Washington and Jefferson College, while the surrounding terrain reflects a deep-rooted reliance on resource extraction, evidenced by a prominent Stone Quarry and multiple strip mining operations near Houston and McGovern. The infrastructure of the era is defined by the heavy rail lines of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and Penn Central, which weave through valleys shaped by Chartiers Creek and Catfish Creek. Genealogists will find a wealth of localized data across the townships of North Strabane and South Strabane, from the Hillsview Sanatorium and Judge Chambers landmark to numerous community focal points like the Hill Church and St Johns Cem.