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2013 Map of Kunkletown

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Kunkletown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Kunkletown sits at the foot of Chestnut Ridge, serving as a central point in this northern Northampton County landscape defined by a network of creeks and small crossroads settlements. To the north, the terrain is shaped by the winding paths of Aquashicola Cr and Buckwha Cr, while the southern reaches are marked by the headwaters of Hokendauqua Cr and Monocacy Cr. The map reveals a dense pattern of local transport and named hamlets, from Benders Junction in the northeast to Petersville and Emanuelsville in the south.

This modern survey highlights the transition between the ridge-and-valley terrain and the more developed corridors near Chapman and Klecknersville. Local history is preserved in the numerous named points of interest, such as Castle Garden and Smith Gap, which indicate the historical importance of mountain passes and water-driven geography. The concentration of settlements like Youngsville and Slatefield underscores the area's legacy of close-knit rural communities and early industrial activity.