1954 Map of Pine Grove

About this map

The ridge-and-valley landscape of central Pennsylvania is defined here by the winding course of Swatara Creek and the heavy presence of the Reading railroad lines. In this mid-century survey, the town of Pine Grove serves as a central hub for transportation and education, supported by local institutions like the Oak Grove Union Sch and Pine Grove Sch. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the steep slopes of Broad Mountain and Sharp Mountain, where small mining and rail settlements such as Keffers, Joliett, and Lorberry are tucked into the narrow gaps between ridges.