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1960 Map of Palmerton

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Palmerton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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Blue Mountain and the Lehigh Gap dominate the landscape of this mid-century survey, where the Lehigh River carves through the ridges. The industrial heart of the region is centered on Palmerton, showing a dense grid of streets including the High Sch, Hospital, and several prominent churches like Sacred Heart Ch. The transportation corridor is well-defined by the Lehigh Canal and the Central Railroad Of New Jersey following the river's path, while the Lehigh And New England Railroad cuts across the southern terrain near Berlinsville.

Genealogists can trace small 1960s communities such as Little Gap, Stemlersville, and Danielsville. The era's local culture is preserved in landmarks like the Drive-in Theater near Apps and a rural Airstrip in the north. The rugged terrain is further marked by the Appalachian Trail traversing the crest of the mountains, overlooking numerous quarries and the scattered schoolhouses of Washington and Towamensing townships.