1954 Map of Shickshinny

About this map

Shickshinny occupies a narrow strip between the base of Shickshinny Mountain and the Susquehanna River, where the borough's grid meets the water across from Mocanaqua. This 1954 revision of 1940s field data shows a landscape transitioning from the river-valley industry to the upland rural life of Luzerne and Columbia counties. Significant local landmarks include Huntington Mills on Huntington Creek and several rural educational sites like McKendree Sch and Waterton Sch. The northern terrain is dotted with small crossroads such as Harveyville and Bloomingdale, while family history is recorded at Fine Grove Cem and St Cashimirs Cem. High points along the ridges are marked by a Fire Tower overlooking the river gap, illustrating the topography that constrained development to the valleys and plateaus.