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2016 Map of Shamokin

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Shamokin anchors a landscape defined by the steep ridges of the Anthracite Coal Region, where a dense network of neighborhoods like Fairview-Ferndale, Edgewood, and Marshallton fills the narrow valleys. The terrain is dominated by prominent landforms such as Big Mtn and Mahanoy Mtn, which frame the central urban area and its industrial legacy. The intricate street grid of the city, featuring W Independence St and S Market St, contrasts with the dispersed rural settlements to the north, including Elysburg and Paxinos.

Water management and transportation are central to the area's development, evidenced by the Number One Reservoir and the Northumberland County Airport. The hydrology of the region is shaped by Shamokin Creek and its many tributaries, including Carbon Run and Quaker Run, which cut through the ridges. Smaller communities such as Tharptown (Uniontown) and Ranshaw illustrate the historical pattern of settlement clustered near resource extraction and transport corridors.