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2016 Map of Washington West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Washington West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The western edge of Washington and its surrounding hill country define this survey, capturing a landscape where suburban growth meets deep-rooted industrial and agricultural history. The city's residential extensions like Elwood Park and Tylerdale transition into rugged topography marked by Garrett Hill and Pleasant Valley. Evidence of the region's coal-mining past is preserved in place names like Arden Mines, while modern transportation infrastructure is anchored by the Washington County Airport and the rail-oriented legacy of Taylorstown Station.

Waterways like Chartiers Creek and Brush Run carve through the terrain, historically dictating the path of travel and settlement for small communities such as Wolfdale, Gretna, and Finney. Researchers will find significant local landmarks including the Finney Tunnel and the sprawling grounds of the Washington Cem near Cemetery Hill. The map provides a detailed view of the complex road network, from established corridors like Arden Rd to the various hollows and ridges that have shaped Washington County for generations.