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1957 Map of Alburtis

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Alburtis
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Blue Mountain anchors the northern ridge of this Pennsylvania landscape, where the Lehigh River carves a deep path through the Lehigh Valley. The late 1950s development of Allentown is evident in the burgeoning residential grids of Woodlawn and Park Way Manor, while the surrounding countryside maintains its deep-rooted agricultural and industrial character. The map documents a dense network of rail infrastructure, including the Lehigh Valley RR and the Central RR of New Jersey, which serviced the river corridor and the local quarries near Cementon and Egypt.

Beyond the urban center, researchers can trace the cultural hubs of rural townships like Lowhill and Weisenberg, marked by landmarks such as Jordan Ch and several numbered township schools. The transition from heavy industry to recreation is visible in the presence of Dorney Park and the sprawling Trexler State Game Lands Preserve. For genealogists, the numerous cemeteries and small settlements like Slatedale and Emerald offer a detailed look at the 1950s Lehigh County community structure.