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1965 Map of Slatedale

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Slatedale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Lehigh Furnace and Slatedale anchor this Lehigh County landscape, showcasing a region shaped by industrial extraction and small-scale agriculture. The northern portion is dominated by the steep ascent of Blue Mountain, where the Appalachian Trail follows the ridge past Bake Oven Knob. Below the ridge, numerous quarries near Emerald reflect the area's history of slate production, while an old railroad grade winds through the valley, marking the former transport routes that once connected these rural outposts.

Agricultural and social life is evident in the cluster of crossroads communities such as Pleasant Corners, Germansville, and New Tripoli. Historic religious and educational centers, including Heidelberg Ch and Peters Sch, are scattered throughout the townships of Heidelberg and Lowhill. To the southeast, the Trexler Game Preserve and Seven Arch Bridge highlight early 20th-century conservation and infrastructure, while the Northeast Extension of the Pennsylvania Turnpike cuts a modern path across the traditional terrain.