1894 Map of Shickshinny
USGS Topo · Published 1910About this map
The Susquehanna River carves a deep valley through the ridges of Luzerne County, serving as the primary corridor for nineteenth-century transportation and industry. Following the river's path, the Pennsylvania Canal and multiple railroad lines, including the Pennsylvania R.R. North and Wyoming Division, define the economic landscape of towns like Shickshinny and Nanticoke. In this era, river crossings were vital, evidenced by Hicks Ferry and Beach Haven Ferry, which linked communities before modern bridges dominated the waterway.
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Editions of this 1894 Shickshinny Map
6 editions found
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