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2013 Map of Nesquehoning

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Nesquehoning
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Nesquehoning and Lansford dominate this portion of the Pennsylvania coal region, where the industrial landscape is defined by the steep gaps of Locust Mountain and Mauch Chunk Ridge. The terrain is deeply carved by the Nesquehoning Cr and the Lehigh River at Nesquehoning Junction, creating a complex network of valleys like Strauss Valley and Bloomingdale Valley. Settlement patterns here reflect a mix of dense residential grids in the boroughs and sprawling agricultural operations in the southern reaches, notably at Miller and Rex Farms.

Modern infrastructure, including the Jake Arner Memorial Airport and East Penn Airport, shares the landscape with older landmarks like Hoppers Mill and Normal Square. The proximity of Mauch Chunk Lake and Broad Run Reservoir illustrates the managed water resources central to this area. From the high points of Mahoning Mountain to the small village of Andreas, this survey captures the transition between the region's industrial heart and its rural valleys.