2019 Map of Lehighton

About this map

The Lehigh River carves a deep path through Carbon County, anchoring a landscape of industrial history and rugged geography. This 2019 survey captures the density of the river corridor, where the Lehigh Valley RR and major rail junctions like Packerton Junction and Lizard Creek Junction facilitated the movement of coal and freight. The borough of Lehighton serves as the central hub, surrounded by a constellation of smaller settlements including Weissport, Parryville, and Bowmanstown. To the north, the steep walls of the Lehigh Gorge are preserved within Lehigh Gorge State Park, while the southern boundary follows the ridgeline along the Appalachian National Scenic Trail. Genealogists will find an exceptional density of burial grounds, such as the Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Cem and the New Dinkey Memorial Cem, reflecting the diverse immigrant communities that settled in this valley.