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1969 Map of Red Rock

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Red Rock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Benton Air Force Station sits atop North Mountain near the Sullivan and Luzerne County line, serving as a prominent Cold War-era landmark in this heavily forested landscape. The map highlights the intersection of military, state conservation, and small-town history. Much of the central and eastern terrain is dedicated to Ricketts Glen State Park, where steep ravines like Kitchen Creek are noted for their numerous cascades, including Kitchen Creek Falls.

Lower elevations to the west and south reveal the remnants of industrial and rural life, including the settlements of Jamison City, Central, and Tri Mills. Evidence of earlier activity is visible in the Old Grade and various shale pits, while a Covered Bridge on the West Branch Fishing Creek points to the area's historical transportation infrastructure. Water resources are central to the region, from the high-altitude Ganoga Lake and Lake Jean to the complex network of mountain runs like Heberly Run and Sullivan Run.