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2016 Map of Meshoppen

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Meshoppen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Susquehanna River carves a dramatic serpentine path through Wyoming County, defining the development of communities like Meshoppen and Mehoopany. The landscape is dominated by significant elevation shifts, from the river flats at Carney Flat and Grist Flat to the summits of Mehoopany Mtn and Forkston Mtn. A notable geological and engineering feature is The Neck, a sharp horseshoe bend in the river near Vosburg that necessitates the Vosburg Tunnel for rail transit.

Smaller settlements and family-named landmarks are scattered across the high ground, including Myobeach, Scottsville, and the Overfield Cem. Aviation history is represented by small local strips like Chambers Airport and Nort's Resort Airport. The map also traces the confluence of several vital waterways, including Little Mehoopany Cr and Meshoppen Creek, which helped shape the early industrial and agricultural footprint of this valley region.