1948 Map of Weatherly

About this map

The Weatherly borough and its surrounding anthracite landscapes are captured here during a period of transition in the mid-20th century. High ridges such as Foster Mountain and Round Head Mountain overlook a valley floor carved by Black Creek and defined by the heavy infrastructure of the Lehigh Valley and Central RR of NJ. The map illustrates the industrial footprint of the region, featuring numerous Strip Mines and the Owl Hole north of the residential cores. To the south, the topography rises sharply into the broad, undeveloped reaches of Broad Mountain and Mauch Chunk, where a Lookout Tower stands above Hughes Swamp. Small settlements like Larrytown, Eckley, and Buck Mountain appear alongside local landmarks such as St Joseph Ch and the Larrytown Sch, reflecting the tight-knit social fabric of Pennsylvania's coal and rail country.