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1904 Map of Waynesburg

Name: 1904 Topographic Map of Waynesburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1935
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1935

About this map

Waynesburg serves as the focal point of this Greene County landscape, situated at the junction of Purman Run and the South Fork of Tenmile Creek. The map captures a complex network of rural hamlets and post offices at the dawn of the 20th century, ranging from Rices Landing on the Monongahela River to smaller interior crossings like Lippincott Martinsville and Kirby Newtown.

The drainage patterns of the region are exceptionally detailed, illustrating how early settlement followed the labyrinth of runs and creeks. From the coal-rich riverfront in East Bethlehem to the agricultural valleys around Spraggs and Dunkard Creek, the survey documents a landscape of deep hollows like Black Dog Hollow and family-named landmarks such as Rees Mill and Gump. This intricate topography highlights the isolation and interdependence of Western Pennsylvania communities before the advent of modern highways.