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1964 Map of Allentown West

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Allentown West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Allentown expands westward across this mid-century landscape, where the suburban growth of townships like South Whitehall and Upper Macungie meets established rural hamlets. The map documents a significant era of infrastructure development, featuring the Conrail rail lines and a dense network of local roads such as Tilghman St and Hatchery Rd. Educational and community hubs are prominent, from the campus of Muhlenberg College to the recreational corridors of Trexler Memorial Park and the Lehigh Parkway.

Beyond the city limits, numerous small settlements like Wescosville, Trexlertown, and Alburtis are clearly delineated alongside their local landmarks. Genealogists will find value in the many listed houses of worship, including Jordan Ch, Church of the Nativity, and Zion Ch, as well as the expansive Grandview Cemetery. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Little Lehigh Creek and Cedar Creek, which shaped the early development patterns of these Lehigh County communities.