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First off the Ohio river originates in pittsburgh so part of the city is located in all directions of the river. Second the Midwest is flat or at best glacial hills and Pittsburgh is very much surrounded by the Appalachian mountains.
Yes, Pittsburg lies just outside the Laurentide ice sheet which makes it geographically nothing like the rest of the Midwest. It also was not considered part of the northwest territory, but it was considered an early example of Westward expansion. It was the largest settlement West of the mountains during the early industrial period and laid the groundwork for the creation of the Midwest.