1901 Map of Waynesburg

About this map

Waynesburg serves as the hub of this Southwestern Pennsylvania landscape at the turn of the century, situated at the confluence of several runs feeding the South Fork Tenmile Creek. The area is characterized by an intricate network of waterways and early hilltop and valley settlements, including the dual-named Lippincott Martinsville and Kirby Newtown. Along the eastern edge, the Monongahela River facilitates transport near Rices Landing and Clarksville, where the Greene and Washington county lines meet. Local industry and commerce are evidenced by features like Rees Mill and the scattered clusters of small farming communities connected by rural runs. This survey captures Greene County just before the widespread expansion of industrial mining, documenting a transition from traditional agrarian life to more organized township structures.