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Loading map...1947 Map of Minersville
USGS Topo · Published 1947About this map
Minersville serves as the industrial and population hub of this anthracite-rich region, where the steep ridges of Sharp Mountain and Second Mountain dictate the flow of commerce. The 1940s landscape is defined by the heavy infrastructure of the Reading and Pennsylvania railroads, which weave through narrow gaps to service numerous mining operations. These transport lines connect a dense network of specialized settlements including Heckscherville, Glen Carbon, and Coal Castle, each tied to the local extraction economy.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1947
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.6 inches
Editions of this 1947 Minersville Map
2 editions found
Historical Maps of Minersville Through Time
5 maps found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain