2010 Map of Noxen

About this map

Bowman Creek carves a deep valley through the Wyoming Valley highlands, serving as the primary corridor for settlement and transit between Stone Mountain and Schooley Mountain. Near the center of the quadrangle, the community of Noxen sits at the confluence of Beaver Run and the creek, once a busy junction for local transport. To the south, the northern reaches of Harveys Lake appear, a significant landmark in Luzerne County's landscape. The map reveals a network of ridges such as Grassy Ridge and Beechnut Ridge that separate the smaller hamlets of Ruggles and Beaumont. Higher elevations are defined by prominent peaks like South Mountain and Hickory Knob, while deep drainages like Roote Hollow and Broad Hollow Run emphasize the area's complex hydrography. The distribution of family-named roads and remote corners like Stull and Hettesheimer Corners reflects a long history of rural settlement tied to the region's timber and water resources.