2019 Map of Pottsville

About this map

Pottsville and the surrounding anthracite coal country are defined by a landscape of ridge-and-valley terrain and tight industrial settlements. In the northern reaches, the legacy of mining is evident in places like East Mines and Coal Castle, where the steep slopes of Sharp Mountain and Second Mountain constrain the development of towns such as St. Clair and Minersville. The confluence of the West Branch Schuylkill River and the main Schuylkill River stem at Schuylkill Haven serves as a focal point for the region's transport network, which includes the Reading Blue Mountain and Northern Railroad. Significant local history is preserved in numerous memorial sites, including the Charles Baber Cem and Saint Patrick's Cem. From the urban center at Pottsville to the smaller boroughs like Port Carbon and Palo Alto, the map reveals a mature community built around the geography of the coal industry.