1976 Map of Orwigsburg

About this map

The ridge-and-valley landscape of Schuylkill County is clearly defined in this orthophotomap, where the parallel formations of Sharp Mountain and Second Mountain cut across the territory. Between these prominent ridges, the pattern of long, narrow agricultural fields reveals how farming was adapted to the local topography. The Schuylkill River winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving as a vital corridor for the region's historic development. Established settlements like Mckeansburg and Lewistown are captured from a birds-eye perspective, showing the precise layout of roads and homesteads as they existed in the late 1970s. Near the southern border, Drehersville sits along the river, illustrating the historical importance of the waterway to small mountain communities and the regional transportation network.