1955 Map of Lykens

About this map

Lykens Valley forms the centerpiece of this mid-century topographic study, illustrating the dense concentration of coal-era settlements along the Wiconisco Creek. The landscape is defined by the sharp, parallel ridges of Berry Mountain, Big Lick Mountain, and Peters Mountain, which hem in a series of narrow industrial and agricultural corridors. The influence of the Reading railroad is evident, connecting towns like Williamstown and Tower City where subterranean features such as the Bear Creek Tunnel and various Strip Mine sites point to the region's mining heritage. To the north, the terrain transitions into a more rural pattern of small villages like Klingerstown and Pitman, dotted with local landmarks including Himmels Ch and Kissingers Sch. The southern reaches of the map show the beginning of more wooded, less developed territory near Stony Creek and the Twin Grove Park recreation area.