1956 Map of New Ringgold

About this map

The Little Schuylkill River carves a sharp path through the ridges of Blue Mountain and Hawk Mountain, defining the industrial and recreational landscape of this central Pennsylvania region. In the mid-1950s, the terrain shows a mix of heavy coal-related infrastructure, such as the Desilting Basin near Reynolds, alongside established rural communities like New Ringgold and West Penn. The area is characterized by a high concentration of traditional landmarks, including Zions Ch, West Penn Ch, and numerous small schoolhouses like Dorset Sch and Sassamans Sch.