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2013 Map of Palmerton

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Palmerton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Palmerton sits at the confluence of the Lehigh River and Aquashicola Cr, marking a landscape where industrial heritage and topography converge. The map highlights the narrow passage of the Lehigh Gap, where the river cuts through the barrier of Blue Mountain, accompanied by the historic Lehigh Canal and the Devils Pulpit overlook. This corridor has long served as a vital transportation artery, as seen in the cluster of settlements like Walnutport and Welshtown along the western river bank.

Away from the river, the terrain rises into the distinctive formation of Stony Ridge and the Devils Potato Patch near Little Gap. The area is dotted with small communities such as Cherryville, Danielsville, and Berlinsville, reflecting a pattern of upland agricultural and quarrying development. Local history is etched into the road names, including Slate Quarry Rd and Covered Bridge Rd, while the Slatington Airport and Little Gap Ski Area show the modernization of the local economy.