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2023 Map of Conyngham

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Conyngham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Conyngham lies at the intersection of mountain ridges and creek valleys, serving as a hub for the residential and industrial corridors of the West Hazleton area. The landscape is defined by the sharp rise of Sugarloaf Mountain to the northwest and the long stretch of Buck Mountain and Pismire Ridge through the center, separating the Black Creek drainage from the southern Catawissa Creek basin. The transition from industrial development to conservation is evident in the presence of the Horse Shoe Swamp and the several reservoirs, including Grape Run Reservoir and Number Eight Reservoir, that dot the higher elevations.

Genealogists will find a concentration of burial grounds such as the Conyngham Union Cem and Transfiguration Church Cem, while the infrastructure of the anthracite region is marked by settlements like Harwood, Humboldt, and Sheppton. The presence of the Hazleton Regional Airport and Pennsylvania State University Penn State Hazleton reflects the modern expansion of these communities across the Luzerne and Schuylkill county line.