1964 Map of Nazareth

About this map

Nazareth and the northern reaches of Bethlehem anchor this landscape during a period of transition between industrial legacies and suburban expansion. The Lehigh River and the parallel Lehigh Canal define the southern border, marking the historic transportation corridor that once fueled the region's heavy industry. Several active quarries surround the borough of Nazareth, signaling the area's significance in the cement and stone trade. The map highlights numerous small unincorporated communities such as Christian Springs and Smoketown, which sit amidst a developing network of major highways and local thoroughfares like Newburg Road. Educational and social institutions are prominent, including the Moravian Seminary For Girls, the Gracedale County Home, and Northampton Community College. Geographic landmarks like Camelhump rise above the rolling landscape, while the Lehigh Valley RR continues to serve the industrial centers of Steel City and Freemansburg.