1999 Map of Cementon

About this map

Lehigh River corridors and the industrial heritage of the Lehigh Valley define this landscape at the close of the 20th century. The map centers on the intensive quarrying operations near Egypt and Cementon, where the namesake industry shaped local development and land use patterns. Scattered through the hills of North Whitehall and Whitehall are long-established community anchors like Balliettsville, Schnecksville, and the historic Shankweilers area. Institutional presence is notable with Mary Immaculate Missionary College and large campus facilities like Parkland High Sch. The transition from rural crossroad settlements to modern suburban density is evident in the growth around Mickleys Gardens and Stiles, while the winding river valley maintains its utility with the Conrail lines and various filtration and power facilities. Local genealogists will find value in the named cemeteries like Union Cem and smaller township schools that mark the region's earlier educational landscape.