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2023 Map of Delano

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Bears Head and Broad Mountain dominate this part of Pennsylvania's coal region, where deep valleys are defined by industrial water management and close-knit settlements. The landscape is dotted with numerous small communities such as Delano, Tamanend, and Brockton, many centered around local parish life and ancestral grounds. Genealogists will find significant value in the concentration of denominational and family burial sites, including the Saint Mary's Byzantine Rite Cem, Brouse - Hauck Family Cem, and Saint Peter's United Church Cem.

Surface water is a major theme, from the Little Schuylkill River and Mahanoy Creek to substantial impoundments like Tuscarora Lake within Tuscarora State Park. The complex rail network is evidenced by local hubs like East Mahanoy Junction and Hazleton Junction, reflecting the area's long-standing connection to the transport of anthracite. The map also captures the varied terrain of Negro Hollow and Locust Mountain, illustrating the intricate relationship between the mining era's geography and contemporary recreational spaces.