1902 Map of Slatington

About this map

Slatington sits at the heart of this industrial landscape along the Lehigh River, where the region's extraction and transportation networks converged at the turn of the century. The map documents the extensive Consolidated Slate Quarries near Slatedale and the older Lehigh Furnace, illustrating the transition from early iron production to the massive slate operations that defined the Lehigh Valley's northern reach. Beyond the river, the terrain is shaped by the prominent Blue Mountain ridge, featuring Bake Oven Knob as a dominant landmark overlooking the numerous townships of Lehigh and Berks counties.