1899 Map of Lebanon

About this map

The industrial and agricultural heart of central Pennsylvania is anchored by the hub of Lebanon, where a dense network of rail lines converges at the turn of the century. The Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and the Cornwall and Lebanon Railroad dominate the landscape, reflecting the era's heavy reliance on rail for transporting anthracite and iron ore. Beyond the urban core, the terrain transitions into the distinct valleys of Monroe Valley and the prominent ridges of Blue Mountain to the north and South Mountain to the south.