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2016 Map of Catasauqua

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Catasauqua
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Lehigh River corridor serves as the industrial and logistical spine for this portion of eastern Pennsylvania, where the Lehigh Valley RR traces the water’s edge through dense boroughs. Settlements like Catasauqua, Northampton, and Coplay define the riverbanks, showing a pattern of high-density housing and infrastructure established during the region's manufacturing peak. Further inland, the landscape transitions into the residential and commercial developments of Hanoverville and Schoenersville, punctuated by the sprawling grounds of the Lehigh Valley International Airport.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites concentrated near the river, including Saint Marys Cem, Allen Union Cem, and Holy Trinity Cem. Cultural landmarks like Sauerkraut Hill and Helfrich Spring provide localized geographic context, while the transition from agricultural roots to modern suburban expansion is visible in the names of established manor tracts and estates. The map documents the persistent influence of the river and rail on the layout of Allentown and its neighboring boroughs.