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2023 Map of Harveys Lake

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Harveys Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Harveys Lake dominates the northeastern landscape of this Luzerne County survey, surrounded by a network of summer settlements and permanent communities like Laketon, Shawanese, and Idetown. The terrain transitions from the high elevations of North Mountain and Kocher Mountain in the northwest down toward the intricate valley of Harveys Creek. This area serves as a significant watershed, managed through the Pikes Creek Reservoir and smaller bodies such as Lake Silkworth and Moon Lake.

Local genealogy and institutional history are well-preserved through numerous landmarks, including the Pennsylvania State University Wilkes-Barre campus near Lehman. A high concentration of burial grounds, such as Lehman Center Cem, Saint Anns Cem, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cem, provides essential data for family researchers. The map reveals how the modern road system, including Lakeside Dr and Meeker-Outlet Rd, has evolved around the natural contours of Bear Hollow and the primary watercourses.