Mathlaburg

Due to its central position, Mathlaburg (or Methelburg controls virtually all trade in upper Anduin valley. In addition to its mercantile role, Mathlaburg also produces much of the tin used in Gondor and Rhovanion, due to several mines in the lower slopes of the Hithaeglir. Few travellers heading west on the Great East Road will fail to reprovision themselves here before crossing the Misty Mountains, and most people moving east stop to recuperate from the mountain passage.