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2016 Map of Slatedale

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Slatedale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bake Oven Knob and the Blue Mountain ridge define the northern edge of this Pennsylvania landscape, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail traces the high ground along the Carbon and Lehigh county line. Below the ridge, a dense network of valley settlements including Slatedale, Germansville, and New Tripoli are connected by winding country roads like Bake Oven Rd and Germans Corners Rd.

The area is marked by its small-scale rural infrastructure and local landmarks, from the historic Schlicher Covered Bridge over Jordan Cr to the Millers Cem near Shochary Ridge. Local aviation is represented by the Flying M Aerodrome and the Bullfly Ultralight Flightpark, reflecting the region's open terrain and valley layout. The drainage of Jordan Creek and Switzer Cr dictates the placement of crossroads hamlets such as Switzer and Lowhill, preserving a traditional Lehigh County settlement pattern.