1955 Map of Shenandoah

About this map

Shenandoah sits at the heart of this Schuylkill County coal region survey, illustrating the dense industrial and residential layout of the mid-20th century. The landscape is defined by its deep mining heritage, evidenced by the East William Penn Shaft (P O) and the sprawling network of coal-related infrastructure connecting Mahanoy City and Frackville. Significant terrain features like Locus Mountain and Bear Ridge channel the rail corridors of the Reading, Lehigh Valley, and Penn Central lines, which were critical for moving anthracite.