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1893 Map of Harvey Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1946

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Harvey Lake and its surrounding mountain townships define this late 19th-century landscape on the edge of the Wyoming Valley. In the 1890s, the Lehigh Valley R.R. provided a vital transportation link through the rugged northern hills, serving the lakeside community of Alderson and the industrial activity at Noxen. The presence of Outlet Sta and numerous small settlements like Sweet Valley and Idetown illustrates a transition from timber-heavy upland environments to established farming and resort communities. To the south, family-named locales such as Rittenhouse, Cease Mills, and Prichard highlight the early rural development patterns of Luzerne and Wyoming counties. The topography is dominated by massive features like Dutch Mountain and drained by an intricate network of waterways including Mehoopany Creek and Hunlock Creek, reflecting the challenging geography that shaped early Pennsylvania settlement and industry.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1946
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.1 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain