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1945 Map of Meshoppen

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Meshoppen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Susquehanna River bends sharply through Wyoming County, defining a landscape shaped by river transport and steep mountain ridges. The Lehigh Valley line hugs the water's edge, serving the rail-dependent community at Mehoopany Sta and passing through the Vosburg Tunnel at the eastern edge of the quadrangle. High above the river valley, the Mehoopany Fire Tower stands on Mehoopany Mountain, overlooking a network of hollows and family-named landmarks like the Overfield Cem and Maynard Hill.

Settlements like Meshoppen and Mehoopany are established at the confluence of major creeks, where local life centered around institutions like the Russell Hill Sch and Fox Hollow Ch. The topography is marked by distinct river features such as Jayne Bend and the narrow loop of The Neck, creating isolated flats like Carney Flat and Grist Flat that were essential for early development in this valley corridor.