1949 Map of Kingston

About this map

The Susquehanna River defines the southeastern border of this 1940s landscape, where the urban grids of Kingston, Forty Fort, and Edwardsville meet the rising slopes of the Wyoming Valley. This post-war survey documents a transition from the dense industrial and residential riverfront to the upland residential growth of Dallas and Shavertown. The Lehigh Valley RR winds through the hills, connecting these communities to the valley floor. Educational and institutional landmarks are prominent, including Misericordia College in the northwest and Wyoming Seminary in Kingston, alongside the sprawling Huntsville Reservoir. The map captures the complex topography of Larks Mountain and Chestnut Ridge, providing a detailed look at the water infrastructure of the Wilkes-Barre Filtration Plant and various flood basins protecting the developed riverbank.