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1956 Map of New Tripoli

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of New Tripoli
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Blue Mountain and Shochary Ridge dominate the landscape of northwestern Lehigh County, framing a valley of dense agricultural settlements and rural industry during the mid-1950s. The Reading railroad corridor serves as a primary artery through the lowlands, connecting small communities like Lynnport, Jacksonville, and Wanamakers. This era captures the transition of the local economy, where traditional landmarks like the Fetherolfsville Bridge and New Jerusalem Ch stand alongside recreational developments such as Ontelaunee Park, which features a swimming pool and picnic grounds near New Tripoli.

The northern reaches of the quadrangle are defined by the steep slopes of Blue Mountain, where the Appalachian Trail traverses the ridge line near Baers Rocks. Below the ridge, the topography is dotted with small local schools including Hunsicker Sch and Bolich Sch, reflecting a distributed rural population before significant consolidation. Evidence of extractive industry remains visible through a Limestone Quarry and Sand Pit near Andreas, while the Lehigh Grade and an Old Railroad Grade trace the paths of earlier transportation networks through the Lizard Creek valley.