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1955 Map of Mahanoy

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Mahanoy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Buck Mountain and the surrounding ridges of Schuylkill and Luzerne counties dominate this mid-century landscape, where coal extraction and rail transport define the regional economy. The map illustrates a complex network of industrial infrastructure, from the extensive Strip Mine operations near Hazle Valley to the vital transportation corridors of the Lehigh Valley Railroad, Pennsylvania Railroad, and the Central RR of New Jersey. Settlements like Shenandoah Heights and Oneida are tightly clustered amidst the topography, serving the nearby collieries and mines.

Local life is marked by numerous landmarks, including the Humboldt Lookout Tower and the Drive-in Theater near Brandonville. For genealogists, the map is a detailed resource, locating specific sites such as Peddlars Grave, St Nicholas Cem, and Walborn Sch. The heavy industrial footprint is balanced by water management systems like the Kehly Run Reservoirs and the Mahanoy Township Reservoirs, which supported the growing population centers in this anthracite-producing heartland.