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2010 Map of Shickshinny

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Shickshinny
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Shickshinny and Mocanaqua anchor the southeastern corner of this map where the Susquehanna River cuts a deep gap between Shickshinny Mountain and Huntington Mountain. The landscape is defined by the convergence of several major creek systems, most notably Huntington Creek and Shickshinny Creek, which historically powered local industry. This industrial heritage is evidenced by the Huntington Mills Paper Mill Dam and Koons Dam near the village of Huntington Mills.

Genealogists will find several burial grounds across the townships, including Scott Cemetery, Sorber Cemetery, and Marvin Cemetery. The northern reaches show a series of smaller highland settlements and recreational waters like Shickshinny Lake, Hiland Lake, and Silver Lake. The mapping of small residential enclaves such as Dogtown and Pleasant Valley provides a clear look at the persistent rural settlement patterns in Luzerne County.