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2013 Map of Jenningsville

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Jenningsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

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Jenningsville and the surrounding townships in Northeastern Pennsylvania are defined by a complex network of ridges and watercourses. The Susquehanna River clips the northeastern corner, but the interior landscape is shaped by the deeply cut valleys of Sugar Run Cr and Little Mehoopany Cr. Small settlements like Stowell, Sciotavale, and Lovelton are scattered along these creek beds and narrow secondary roads, illustrating a rural development pattern dictated by the terrain.

Upland features such as Shingle Ridge and Oak Ridge separate the various drainage basins, while significant peaks like Bartlett Mountain and Briskey Mountain anchor the southern boundary. The presence of numerous small water bodies, including Sharpe Pond, Negro Pond, and Chamberlain Pond, suggests a landscape with limited arable land, primarily utilized for small-scale agriculture or timber in the valleys between the prominent hills.