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2023 Map of Dutch Mountain

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Dutch Mountain and the surrounding high plateau of Wyoming County define this landscape, where early 21st-century surveys record a network of upland swamps and headwater streams. The settlement of Bellasylva serves as a primary reference point in a region characterized by its hydrography, including Crane Swamp, Tamarack Swamp, and Coalbed Swamp. These wetlands feed various drainage systems such as Loyalsock Creek and Mehoopany Creek, which have shaped the local geography over generations.

Local history is preserved in small, family-named landmarks like Fincke Cem and Junk Cem, located near the intersection of early roads and modern trails. The presence of the Railroad Grade Trl indicates the area's industrial past, likely related to timber or coal transport that once traversed these ridges. From the shores of Schmitthenner Lake to the heights of Flat Top, the map provides a clear view of the natural boundaries between Wyoming, Sullivan, and Luzerne counties.