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1947 Map of Hazleton

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Hazleton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The anthracite coal heritage of northeastern Pennsylvania is etched into this landscape, where the city of Hazleton and West Hazleton serve as the commercial anchor for a network of mining hamlets. Grounded in a 1947 survey with updates through 1976, the map reveals the dense settlement patterns of the coal region, featuring towns like Lattimer Mines(PO), Beaver Meadows, and Audenried. Large-scale industrial activity is evident in the numerous Strip Mines and extensive rail infrastructure operated by Conrail, connecting major transit points like the Ashmore Yards.

Community life centers around institutions such as Hazleton State Hospital, St Josephs Hospital, and the numerous local cemeteries including Mt Laurel Cem. To the south, the terrain transitions into the steep ridges of Banks Mountain and Broad Mountain, where the industrial character softens into the watersheds of Quakake Creek and Wetzel Creek. This survey captures the region as it maintained its industrial identity while managing the growing footprints of Hazleton Airport and suburban expansion.