1960 Map of Lehighton

About this map

The Lehighton and Jim Thorpe corridor follows the steep passage of the Lehigh River through the ridges of Carbon County. This survey shows the region as a major transportation hub, where the Central RR of New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley RR parallel the water, serving the industrial borough of Lehighton and its rail yards at Packerton. High above the river valley, the Appalachian Trail traces the crest of Blue Mountain, passing through the State Game Lands No 217 near Lehigh Furnace Gap. The map captures a mix of industrial infrastructure, including the Lehighton Airport and various sandpits, alongside established rural communities like Ashfield and Parryville. Local history is preserved in landmarks such as the Dinkey Memorial Cem and numerous ward-specific schools that defined the urban centers of the mid-century.