Broad Mountain and Locust Mountain dominate the geography of this Schuylkill County landscape, where the anthracite region's industrial legacy is etched into the terrain. Settlements like Delano, Tuscarora, and Brockton follow the valleys and ridges, connected by a network of rail junctions including Laurel Junction and East Mahanoy Junction. The map reveals a dense concentration of community heritage through its many cemeteries, such as the Saint Peter's United Church Cem and Hersker Family Cem and the Brouse - Hauch Family Cem near Haucks. Water management for the region is evident in the numerous impoundments like Moss Glen Reservoir and Blue Head Reservoir. The inclusion of Tuscarora State Park and features like the Lofty Tunnel highlights the shift from purely extractive industry to recreation and modern infrastructure.
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1889 · Hazleton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1889 · Pottsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1891 · Hazleton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1891 · Pottsville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1892 · Mahanoy
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Hazleton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Mahanoy
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1909 · Hamburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1911 · Hamburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Pottsville
USGS Topo · 1:24,000