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1954 Map of Shickshinny

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Shickshinny
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Shickshinny Mountain and Huntington Mountain dominate this landscape where the Susquehanna River cuts through the ridges of Luzerne County. The riverfront towns of Shickshinny and Mocanaqua serve as the primary hubs, linked by the water and a network of valleys. Evidence of rural industry appears in the Sorber Pit and scattered Strip Mine symbols, while the uplands are dotted with small agricultural settlements like Bloomingdale and Harveyville.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the St Casimir's Cem to rural schoolhouses like Reyburn Sch and Sunshine Sch. The presence of many small, family-named burial grounds including Sorber Cem and Marvin Cem reflects a deeply rooted community structure. Above the Shickshinny Creek valley, a Fire Tower overlooks the convergence of the high ridgelines and the winding river channel.