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2016 Map of Pleasant View Summit

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Pleasant View Summit
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Stoddartsville and the Lehigh River define the southern border of this landscape, marking a historic crossing point where the river separates Luzerne, Carbon, and Monroe counties. This 2016 survey illustrates the high plateau of the Pocono region, characterized by an intricate network of wetlands and small lakes like Bear Lake, Mud Pond, and Kiel Lake. The terrain is punctuated by significant elevations such as Bald Mtn and Dry Land Hill, which rise above the surrounding marshes including Balsam Swamp and Horseshoe Swamp.

Settlement patterns are concentrated around established communities like Bear Creek Village and Shades Glen, while the upland interior remains largely defined by narrow roads and trails like Iroquois Trl and Tannery Rd. The map provides a detailed view of the watershed where Choke Cr, Meadow-Run, and Stony Run carve through the wooded ridges, highlighting the complex drainage systems that historically supported the local timber and tannery industries.