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1955 Map of Minersville

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Minersville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The Reading railroad network dominates the landscape of this mid-century Pennsylvania coal region, weaving through the valleys of the West Branch Schuylkill River and Mahanoy Creek. The topography is defined by the heavy presence of industry, with various mines dotting the ridges between Minersville and Tremont. Settlements like Heckscherville, Glen Carbon, and Branch Dale are situated along these transit and extraction corridors, reflecting the dense residential patterns typical of anthracite country.

Upland features such as Broad Mountain and Sharp Mountain frame the developed valleys, where local landmarks including the Firetower Mt Pleasant and the Schuylkill Airfield served as key navigation and observation points. Water management is evident through the Minersville Reservoir and Crystal Res, supporting the surrounding boroughs and industrial operations as they appeared during the 1955 field checks and subsequent 1969 revisions.