2016 Map of Tamaqua

About this map

The Little Schuylkill River carves through the coal regions of eastern Pennsylvania, centering on the borough of Tamaqua. This 2016 survey illustrates a landscape defined by industrial development and complex topography, where narrow valleys dictate the layout of tightly clustered settlements like Coaldale, Lansford, and Summit Hill. The ridge-and-valley structure is prominent, with Broad Mountain and Nesquehoning Mtn flanking the settled corridors. Local history is reflected in landmarks like the Odd Fellows Cemetery and the series of water management features including the Tamaqua Reservoirs and Hauto Dam. The map details the transition from the dense residential grids of Nesquehoning to the more rural character of South Tamaqua and Zenners, providing a clear view of the transportation network that connects these anthracite-region communities along East Broad Street and Ye Old Hauto Road.