2016 Map of Shickshinny

About this map

The Susquehanna River cuts a deep path through this portion of Luzerne County, defining the local geography as it flows past the borough of Shickshinny and the riverside community of Mocanaqua. This area of the Anthracite Valley is characterized by steep ridges like Shickshinny Mtn and Huntington Mtn, which frame the various creek valleys. To the northwest, the landscape transitions into a network of small agricultural and residential settlements including Huntington Mills and Harveyville. The map shows a high density of rural burial grounds, such as Saint Casimirs Cem and the Pine Grove Cem, which serve as vital points of reference for genealogical research in these townships. Water remains a central feature of the terrain, from the industrial legacy of Paper Mill Pond to recreational bodies like Shickshinny Lake and Hiland Lake, while Bellis Island and Little Island sit prominently within the river channel.