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2010 Map of Nanticoke

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Nanticoke
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Nanticoke serves as the focal point of this region, situated along the Susquehanna River and anchored by its industrial and mining history. The landscape transitions from the urbanized streets of Sheatown and Alden to the prominent ridges of Penobscot Mountain and Little Wilkes-Barre Mountain. This area is characterized by a dense collection of community anchors, including several religious grounds such as Saint Marys Cemetery and Holy Trinity Cemetery, and the notable Lee Mine near the eastern edge.

Water plays a central role in the topography, with Lily Lake and its Lily Lake Dam located to the south, while the Newport Creek drainage system defines the central valleys. Small settlements like Glen Lyon, Wanamie, and Hunlock Creek dot the map, connected by a network of local routes like Alden Mountain Rd and Sutton Dr. Features such as the Half Penny Barn Tunnel and several smaller reservoirs like Fairchild Pond illustrate the local infrastructure of Luzerne County.