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2010 Map of Avoca

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Avoca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Old Forge and its industrial heritage anchor the northern reaches of this Lackawanna Valley survey, where the Lackawanna River passes through a corridor of established coal-country settlements. The map documents the persistent infrastructure of the anthracite industry, notably the Old Forge Number 2 Shaft and the Elmwood Shaft near Dupont. The transition from heavy mining to modern transport is visible in the footprint of the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport and the complex transportation web surrounding Hillside Junction.

South of the urban clusters at Avoca and Moosic, the landscape shifts into the elevated terrain of the Moosic Mountains. Notable landmarks like the Ghost Town in the Glen near Rocky Glen Pond and the Montage Ski Area reflect the area's recreational evolution. Significant water management features, including the Spring Brook Intake and Nesbitt Reservoir, dominate the eastern wooded heights, providing a clear view of the region's hydrological system and its relationship to the valley floor.