1957 Map of Alburtis

About this map

Muhlenberg College and Cedar Crest College anchor the eastern edge of this mid-century landscape, reflecting the educational and institutional growth of the Allentown periphery. The map captures a transition from dense industrial pockets along the Lehigh River, where Cementon and North Coplay developed around quarrying, to the extensive agricultural and game lands of the west. To the north, the sharp line of Blue Mountain defines the regional boundary, while the interior is dotted with rural centers like Schnecksville and Fogelsville.