Loading map...

2010 Map of Palmerton

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Palmerton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Lehigh River carves a dramatic passage through the mountains at Lehigh Gap, a geographical focal point where river, rail, and road infrastructure converge. Along the eastern bank, the historic Lehigh Canal remains a visible marker of nineteenth-century transport, running parallel to the river toward Walnutport. The landscape is defined by the industrial and residential footprint of Palmerton, extending through Palmerton East to the smaller settlements of Aquashicola and Walkton along the Aquashicola Creek.

Upland from the river valley, the terrain transitions to the recreational and rural character of the Stony Ridge and Blue Mountain areas. Notable local landmarks include the Little Gap Ski Area and Beltzville Lake to the north, while smaller community centers like Berlinsville, Danielsville, and Cherryville anchor the southern agricultural plateaus. Local history is preserved at Saint Johns Church and the adjacent Saint Johns Cemetery, alongside the Towamensing Cemetery near the heart of the valley.