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2010 Map of Nesquehoning

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Nesquehoning and Summit Hill anchor the high ground in this 2010 topographic study, which illustrates the region's complex terrain and legacy of industrial water management. The northern reaches are defined by the Broad Run Reservoir and the Nesquehoning 4th Hollow Dam, while the long central valley is dominated by Mauch Chunk Lake and the Mauch Chunk Dam. This landscape is physically punctuated by geological gaps such as Rhume Run Gap and Hell Kitchen Gap near Indian Mountain.

To the south, the terrain softens into a network of small agricultural and residential hamlets along Mahoning Creek. Settlements like Mantzville, Normal Square, and Andreas are connected by a dense web of local roads, including Mahoning Dr W and Strauss Valley Rd. The presence of facilities like the Carbon County Airport and East Penn Airport highlights the area's modern transportation infrastructure, while Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery remains a significant touchstone for local genealogical research.