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1955 Map of Conyngham

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Conyngham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Strip mines dominate the ridges of the anthracite coal region in this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by intensive extraction between West Hazleton and Sheppton. The industrial footprint is evident in the scarred terrain of Buck Mountain and Green Mountain, where excavations follow the coal seams alongside the Lehigh Valley and Pennsylvania railroads. This era captures the transition of small mining patches like Oneida and Harwood (Harwood Mines PO) as they maintained their post offices and community structures amidst the expanding pits.

Agricultural pockets persist in the north near Conyngham and Sybertsville, providing a stark contrast to the heavy industry further south. Notable local landmarks include the State College Center and the Humboldt Fire Tower, while water resources such as Humboldt Reservoir and Grape Run Res signify the infrastructure required for both the growing population and the mining operations. The map also delineates the boundary between Luzerne Co and Schuylkill Co, marking a divide through the heart of the coal fields.