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1947 Map of Hazleton

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Hazleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

The anthracite coal heritage of Pennsylvania’s Middle Coal Field is etched into this landscape, centered on the urban core of Hazleton and West Hazleton. Strip mining scars and extensive rail networks from the Lehigh Valley and Central RR of New Jersey define the terrain, connecting numerous patch towns like Lattimer Mines and Beaver Meadows. Institutional life is well-documented through landmarks such as St Josephs Hospital, Hazleton State Hospital, and the High School on Diamond Avenue.

The map reveals the area's mid-century evolution, highlighting the Hazleton Airport and the expansion of residential zones near McAdoo Heights. Industrial infrastructure remains prominent, particularly at the Ashmore Yards and along the various creek valleys. From the northern edge near Pardeesville to the southern slopes of Broad Mountain, the sheet captures a transition from intensive mining operations to established mountain communities.