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1997 Map of Dutch Mtn

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Dutch Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Bellasylva stands as a primary point of reference in this high-elevation landscape where Sullivan, Wyoming, and Luzerne counties meet. The terrain is characterized by a complex drainage network feeding into Mehoopany Creek and Bowman Creek, with high plateaus like Flat Top and unique geological markers such as The Stack. This map reflects a 1997 photo-inspection of topography originally compiled in the 1940s, capturing a region largely dedicated to conservation and resource management through the Forkston State Game Lands No 57 and SGL No 66.

Water plays a critical role in the geography here, with numerous wetlands like Crane Swamp and Coalbed Swamp punctuating the mountain tops. The visibility of the Ricketts Fire Tower at the southern edge of the sheet indicates the historical importance of fire surveillance over these timbered uplands. The absence of dense residential development highlights the area's character as a managed wilderness area at the end of the 20th century.