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1904 Map of Waynesburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 1904

About this map

Waynesburg serves as the focal point of this 1901 survey, appearing just as the new century began. The landscape is defined by the deep valleys of the Monongahela River on the eastern edge and the winding course of Tenmile Creek, which drains much of the central territory. Small agrarian settlements and post offices are scattered throughout the hills, including Lippincott Marianna P.O. and Rices Landing.

The survey captures early industrial and transit markers like Rees Mill and the convergence of numerous named runs and forks, such as South Fork Tenmile Creek and Whiteley Creek. The map records a complex network of rural roads connecting established towns like Jefferson and Clarksville with smaller crossroads like Khedive and Newtown. It provides a clear view of the regional topography before modern development, noting family-named landmarks and local drainages that defined property lines and local geography at the time.