1960 Map of Lehighton

About this map

The Lehigh River carves a deep path through the industrial and natural landscape of Carbon County, anchoring a corridor defined by heavy rail and early river infrastructure. The twin settlements of Lehighton and Weissport sit at a vital bend in the river, where the Central RR of New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley RR converge. This 1960 survey illustrates the region's complex transit history, showing the New England Valley Canal running parallel to the water near Bowmanstown and the Pennsylvania Turnpike cutting across the Indian Hills. The map captures a moment when traditional landmarks like the Dinkey Memorial Ch and Lehigh Furnace Gap remained prominent features for local families, even as modern infrastructure like the Lehighton Airport and the Appalachian Trail along Blue Mountain began to reshape the area's identity.