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2023 Map of Meshoppen

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Meshoppen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Meshoppen and Mehoopany sit at the center of this landscape where the Susquehanna River carves a winding path through the Endless Mountains. The geography is defined by sharp river bends and elevation changes, from the prominent Mehoopany Mountain to the dramatic loop of the river known as The Neck. This area in Wyoming County maintains a strong connection to its early settlers, evidenced by numerous family burial grounds like the Solomon Bunnell Family Cem and the Overfield Cem.

Transportation patterns follow the water and the ridges, with Old Rte 6 shadowing the north bank while smaller roads like Schoolhouse Hill RD and Sugar Hollow RD navigate the steep terrain. The river itself is documented as the Susquehanna River Water Trail - North Branch Trl, highlighting its role for modern recreation alongside traditional aviation sites like Nort's Resort Airport. Smaller communities such as Scottsville and Forkston anchor the outlying valleys, connected by tributaries like Mehoopany Creek and Meshoopany Creek.