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2016 Map of Wilkes-Barre East

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wilkes-Barre East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Wilkes-Barre sits at the northern edge of this study, giving way to the high, ridge-heavy landscape of the Wyoming Mountain range. The terrain transitions from urban settlements like Georgetown and Boulevard Manor into a densely wooded watershed defined by significant water bodies such as Crystal Lake and Bear Cr Lake. The central plateau is marked by a complex network of wetlands, including Long Swamp, McKean Swamp, and Jimmy Kane Swamp, which feed the various runs and creeks that cut through the ridges.

Industry and local landmarks are scattered across the higher elevations, from the historic Ochre Mill in the south to the Rosenzweig Airport near Glen Summit. Local history is preserved at sites like Holy Trinity Cem and within small settlements like Bear Creek Village and Oliver Mills. This survey reveals the relationship between the industrial footprint of the valley and the sprawling, water-rich highlands of Wyoming Mtn.