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1994 Map of White Haven

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of White Haven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Lehigh River carves a deep path through the Pocono plateau in this 1994 snapshot of northeastern Pennsylvania. The borough of White Haven sits at the center of a complex network of transportation and conservation lands, where the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and various old railroad grades navigate the steep gaps between Nescopeck Mountain and Buck Mountain. The landscape reveals the region's industrial transitions, showing a prominent strip mine and quarry alongside the established vacation community of Penn Lake Park.

Preservation efforts are evident in the surrounding State Game Lands No 40 and Lehigh Gorge State Park, which protect the river corridor. Small settlements like Tannery and Bridgeport line the banks, while religious and community landmarks such as Gods Missionary Church and St Patrick Cem serve the local population. The presence of Scale Siding and multiple abandoned rail corridors highlights the area's legacy as a vital hub for moving anthracite coal from the Wyoming Valley to eastern markets.