1947 Map of Lykens

About this map

Lykens and Williamstown anchor this mid-century portrait of Pennsylvania’s anthracite country, where industrial development and complex topography define the landscape. The Reading railroad line tracks through the valley parallel to Wiconisco Creek, serving the Anthracite Plant and connecting these vital mining communities. North of the valley, the County Fair Grounds and Gratz Airfield sit near Gratz, while the southern half of the sheet transitions into the steep ridges of Haldeman State Forest. This survey captures the region just after the peak era of coal production, showing the physical footprint of extraction against the natural barriers of Coal or Thick Mountain and Berry Mountain. Notable local landmarks like Simeons Church and Salada School provide specific points of interest for those tracing family history in the upper Dauphin County area.