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2013 Map of Forest City

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Forest City
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Forest City and the neighboring boroughs of Vandling and Richmondale anchor the southern reaches of this landscape along the Lackawanna River. This industrial and residential corridor contrasts with the more rural northern sections of the survey, where the E Br Lackawanna River and W Br Lackawanna River begin their descent from the slopes of Lackawanna Mountain. The presence of the Pleasant Mount Fish Hatchery and several small water bodies, including Hankins Pond and Stillwater Lake, indicates a geography defined by its watershed management and conservation areas.

Transportation routes like the Belmont and Easton Tpke connect established settlements such as Herrick Center and Pleasant Mount. Further east, the headwaters of the W Br Lackawaxen River flow toward Creamton, illustrating the continental divide that separates the Lackawanna and Delaware River basins. Small aviation history is noted at Stahl's Mountain Airport, while local resources are highlighted at Brace Brook Reservoir.