1949 Map of Harvey Lake

About this map

Harvey Lake serves as the dominant geographical anchor of this Luzerne County landscape, its shoreline dotted with early mid-century settlements like Laketon, Shawanese, and the private enclave of Wordan Place. The map captures a transition in water management and rural life shortly after the war, evidenced by the presence of the Pikes Creek Reservoir to the south. The surrounding terrain is a mosaic of small farming communities and townships, including Lehman, Jackson, and Hunlock. Local genealogy and social history are well-represented by a density of community landmarks such as St Anns Ch, Mt Carmel Ch, and various rural schools including Santee Sch and Oakdale Sch. The road network, featuring Pikes Creek Road and Pades Creek Road, connects these scattered settlements across the slopes of Kocher Mtn and the broader North Mountain range.