2019 Map of Washington West

About this map

Washington serves as the focal point of this western Pennsylvania landscape, where the urban grid meets the deeply dissected plateau of Washington County. The transition from industrial and residential centers like Tylerdale and Oak Grove to the surrounding hillsides reveals a history of resource extraction and infrastructure, most notably at the Arden Mines and along the path of the W & W RR. The terrain is defined by the winding courses of Chartiers Creek and Buffalo Cr, which have dictated the placement of early settlements and transportation corridors. To the west, the rural character remains dominant in places like Rural Valley and Taylorstown Station, while landmarks such as the Finney Tunnel and the Washington County Airport reflect the region's evolving logistical importance. Researchers can find numerous family-named hills and roads, alongside significant local burial grounds including Trinity Cem and Washington Cem.