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1950 Map of Freeland

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Freeland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Freeland and its surrounding coal communities anchor this 1950 topographical study of southern Luzerne County. The landscape is defined by the heavy footprint of anthracite mining, with numerous Strip Mines and substantial Mine Dumps concentrated around Upper Lehigh, Drifton, and Highlands. These industrial zones are tied together by the Central RR of PA and the Lehigh Valley railroad lines, which navigate the narrow valleys between Buck Mountain and Butler Green Mountain.

Beyond the industrial core, the map reveals a network of rural settlements and institutions such as the East Butler Chapel, Good Shepherd Ch, and the schools at Balliet Mountain Sch and Wright Sch. The terrain north of Nescopeck Pass transitions into more wooded areas like Bear Swamp and the drainage of Wapwallopen Creek, showing the sharp contrast between the intensive mining operations and the less-developed heights of Little Nescopeck Mtn.