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1910 Map of Zelienople

Name: 1910 Topographic Map of Zelienople
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Zelienople and Harmony anchor the southern reach of this survey, where the Baltimore and Ohio RR and Pittsburgh and Western RR navigate the winding valley of Connoquenessing Creek. The landscape transition from the industrial and rail hubs of Harmony Junction and Evansburg to the agrarian north reveals a dense network of early 20th-century rural life. This area is heavily populated with family-named landmarks and local institutions, including Snyder School, McKelvey School, and Hartzell School.

Along the rugged corridor of Slippery Rock Creek, industrial history is visible at McConnells Mill and Old Furnace, suggesting the region's early dependence on water power and mineral extraction. The map preserves the exact locations of vanished post offices and small rail stops like Eidenau PO and Portersville Sta, offering a clear view of the settlement patterns in Butler, Beaver, and Lawrence counties before modern highway development bypassed these smaller communities.