1902 Map of Slatington

About this map

Slatington and the surrounding slate-producing region of Lehigh County are captured here at the turn of the century, a period of intensive industrial growth. The landscape is defined by the Consolidated Quarries near Slatedale and the intricate network of competing rail lines like the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley Railroad that follow the winding course of the Lehigh River. From the heights of Bake Oven Knob on Blue Mountain down to the fertile valleys of Upper Macungie, the map reveals a dense settlement pattern of small villages and industrial sites. Local landmarks such as Lehigh Furnace and Jordan Church serve as anchors for genealogical research, while the presence of the Catasauqua and Fogelsville Railroad illustrates the vital transport corridors moving minerals and goods toward Allentown and beyond.