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1964 Map of Allentown West

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Allentown West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The western edge of Allentown meets the expanding suburbs and industrial corridors of Lehigh County in this mid-century portrait. Residential developments like Ancient Oaks and Park Way Manor appear alongside established institutions such as Muhlenberg Coll and Cedar Crest College. The landscape is bisected by major infrastructure, including the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Northeast Extension, while the Reading Company railroad continues to serve the industrial centers of Macungie and Alburtis.

Rural heritage remains visible through numerous country houses of worship like Jordan Ch and St Pauls Ch. The drainage patterns of the Little Lehigh Creek and Jordan Creek shaped early settlement patterns, supporting features like the Allentown Fish Hatchery and the recreation areas at Trexler Memorial Park. Aviation history is noted at the Trexlertown Airport, providing a window into the regional connectivity of the era.