2010 Map of Harveys Lake

About this map

Harveys Lake and its surrounding glacial terrain define this corner of Luzerne County, characterized by a series of high-elevation water bodies and established small settlements. The area shows a transition from the dense residential clusters of Shawanese and Laketon at the lake's edge to the educational grounds of the Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes-Barre Campus near Lehman. Significant infrastructure for water management is visible at the Pikes Creek Reservoir, secured by the Pikes Creek Dam, and further south at Moon Lake. Local history is deeply embedded in the landscape through numerous family and community burial grounds, including Kocher Cemetery and Saint Anns Cemetery. The rural character of the region in the early 21st century is further marked by small aviation facilities like Lehman Airport and Countryside Airport, while the legacy of early industry persists in place names such as Cease Mills along Harveys Creek.