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1946 Map of Kingston

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Kingston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Kingston and its neighboring boroughs of Forty Fort, Swoyersville, and Edwardsville anchor this detailed survey of the Wyoming Valley. Along the Susquehanna River, the landscape is densely developed, featuring prominent institutions like the Wyoming Seminary and Nesbitt Memorial Hospital. The industrial character of the region is evident in the presence of a Strip Mine and Coal deposits near Larksville, while the Conrail lines trace the corridor of historical trade and transport.

Moving northwest, the terrain rises into the Back Mountain area, where Misericordia College and the Dallas High School mark the growth of Dallas. The expansion of mid-century suburban life is visible through landmarks such as the Drive-in Theater and the Irem Temple Country Club. From the heights of Chestnut Ridge to the waters of the Huntsville Reservoir, the map preserves a complex geography of rural cemeteries, such as the Polish Cem, and small settlements like Shavertown and Trucksville.