1893 Map of Lykens

About this map

The anthracite-rich corridor of the Wiconisco Creek valley dominates this late 19th-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by industrial development and sharp ridges. Large mining communities like Lykens, Williamstown, and Tower City are established along the southern flanks of Short Mountain and Bear Mountain, where the Summit Branch Railroad provides the critical link to market. The map illustrates a stark contrast between these concentrated coal towns and the agricultural valleys to the north, such as Valley View and Hegins, where smaller crossroads like Rough and Ready and Klingerstown serve local farming populations.