1999 Map of Lehighton

About this map

The Lehigh River carves a deep path through Carbon County, anchoring a corridor of industrial and transportation history that connects Jim Thorpe to Palmerton. This 1999 survey documents the late-century landscape where the Lehigh Valley RR and Conrail tracks parallel the water, serving established boroughs like Lehighton and Weissport. The topography is defined by significant ridges, including Mauch Chunk Ridge and the formidable Kittatinny Mountain to the south, which marks the boundary near State Game Lands No 217. Northeast of the river valley, the creation of Beltzville Lake and its surrounding Beltzville State Park transformed the drainage of Pohopoco Creek into a major recreational hub. Local genealogy is well-represented through markers such as Union Hill Cem, St Matthews Ch, and the small settlement of Ashfield.