2010 Map of Orson

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Mount Ararat and Sugarloaf Mountain dominate the local relief in this high-altitude corner of Susquehanna County, where the headwaters of the East Branch Lackawanna River and West Branch Lackawanna River begin their southward descent. The landscape is defined by a dense concentration of glacial lakes and ponds, including Belmont Lake, Wrighter Lake, and Independent Lake, which supported the development of small settlements like Orson and Poyntelle. These hamlets are linked by the Belmont and Ophaquaga Tpke, a corridor that also passes the Orson Cemetery. The presence of several private landing strips, such as Boden Airport, Watson Airport, and Mulligan Airport, underscores the region's character as a modern recreational and residential retreat among the ancient peaks and wetlands like Tamarack Swamp Pond.