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1949 Map of Harveys Lake

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Harveys Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Harvey Lake dominates the northern reaches of this topographic study, serving as a focal point for lakeside settlements like Laketon, Shawanese, and Wordan Place. The landscape transitions from the high elevations of Kocher Mtn and North Mountain in the northwest to the complex hydrology of the south, where the Pikes Creek Reservoir and Lake Silkworth define the drainage patterns.

A network of rural roads connects established communities such as Lehman, Idetown, and Silkworth, providing a detailed view of mid-century life in Luzerne County. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several burial sites, including Ceasetown Cem, Maple Grove Cem, and Good Shepherd Cem, alongside local landmarks like the Santee Sch and Oakdale Sch. The presence of the Flume south of the reservoir suggests a localized system of water management or industrial remnants integrated into the terrain.