2019 Map of Lykens

About this map

Gratz and Lykens anchor this study of the anthracite-rich valleys of central Pennsylvania. The map illustrates a dense concentration of historical burial grounds within the boroughs, reflecting the complex social and religious fabric of the mining era, including the German Catholic Cem, Irish Catholic Cem, and the Patriotic Order Sons of America Cem. The terrain is defined by the massive ridges of Short Mtn and Big Lick Mtn, which frame the Wiconisco Creek corridor. Between these peaks, the landscape transition is sharp, moving from the grid-aligned streets of Wiconisco to the wild, water-carved slopes of Berry Mtn. Significant water features like Rattling Creek and Bear Swamp reveal the drainage patterns of the Broad Mountain plateau, while old mountain trails such as Lukes Trl and Hanover Trail Rd suggest the early routes used to navigate this ridge-and-valley system.