1947 Map of Pittston

About this map

The Susquehanna River and Lackawanna River converge at the heart of this post-war Pennsylvania industrial corridor, framing a dense network of coal-era settlements and rail infrastructure. Heavily developed valley floors around Pittston and West Pittston transition into the steep slopes of Peterson Mountain and Mt Lookout. The map documents a landscape defined by its heavy industry and civic institutions, ranging from the Wyoming Monument to the expansive Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Airport. Significant 1970s urban growth, indicated in purple, extends into the hills near Hughestown and Yatesville, while specialized sites like the State Hospital and Fox Hill Country Club stand out against the wooded terrain of the Jenkins and Plains townships. Transportation is central to the area's identity, with numerous Conrail and Delaware and Hudson lines threading through small communities like Inkerman and Port Blanchard.