1960 Map of Palmerton

About this map

The industrial and transportation corridor of the Lehigh River dominates this landscape, where the borough of Palmerton is situated at the base of Blue Mountain. The map illustrates the complex infrastructure of the region, showing the Conrail line and the historic Lehigh Canal running parallel to the river through the narrow Lehigh Gap. While Palmerton shows a dense street grid with facilities like the Sacred Heart Sch and a central Hospital, the surrounding hillsides are marked by extractive industries, evidenced by numerous Quarries near Danielsville and Slatington. Recreational and wilderness areas provide a counterpoint to this industrial activity, with the Appalachian Trail following the ridge of Blue Mountain and Beltzville State Park bordering Pohopoco Creek to the north. Smaller settlements such as Aquashicola, Berlinsville, and Cherryville dot the valleys between the ridges of Stony Ridge and Chestnut Ridge.