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1964 Map of Allentown West

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Allentown West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The western suburbs of Allentown and the surrounding townships of Upper Macungie and Lower Macungie show a landscape in transition between mid-century suburban expansion and established Pennsylvania agricultural roots. The presence of Muhlenberg College and Cedar Crest College anchors the eastern edge of the map, while industrial and logistical growth is evident along the Reading railroad lines and the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

Smaller village nodes like Trexlertown, Wescosville, and Macungie maintain their identities, marked by local landmarks such as St Pauls Ch and Zion Ch. Recreational and utilitarian sites dot the map, including the Allentown Fish Hatchery along the Little Lehigh Creek and the Trexlertown Airport. The terrain is shaped by Huckleberry Ridge and the winding paths of Jordan Creek, providing a geographic backdrop to the area's development from colonial-era settlements like East Texas and Vera Cruz to modern commercial centers like the Crest Plaza Shopping Center.