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1949 Map of Noxen

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Noxen
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Noxen serves as the focal point of this mountainous region in Wyoming and Luzerne counties, situated at the confluence of Bowman Creek and Hettesheimer Run. During the late 1940s, the landscape was defined by sharp ridges and deep creek valleys, with the Lehigh Valley line cutting through the terrain to support local commerce. The settlement pattern follows the waterways, from the small community of Stull to the larger Alderson area near the shores of Harvey Lake.

Highland features like Schooley Mountain and Forkston Mountain dominate the topography, while local landmarks such as the Childrens Welfare Center and Hettesheimer Corners provide specific points of interest for genealogists tracing family roots in the area. The map illustrates a network of rural roads and minor runs, including Roaring Run and Beaver Run, that connected isolated mountain homes to the valley centers of Beaumont and Ruggles.