2016 Map of Wind Gap

About this map

Blue Mountain and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail dominate the northern landscape of this Northampton County region, where the prominent Wind Gap provides a natural passage through the ridge. This area serves as a transition from the elevated terrain of Chestnut Ridge to the developed valleys below. The map documents a dense network of smaller communities such as Pen Argyl, Belfast, and Schoeneck, many of which developed around the local water systems of Bushkill Creek and Sobers Run. The geography here reflects a long history of settlement patterns dictated by the gap and the surrounding creeks, with cemeteries like Evergreen Cemetery and Union Cemetery marking the established local heritage. Transport routes such as Old Grade Road and various rail-aligned corridors reveal how the industry and population shifted between the mountain heights and the southern plains of Nazareth.