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1976 Map of Wilkes-Barre East

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Wilkes-Barre anchors the northwestern edge of this 1976 orthophotoquad, where the urban grid gives way to the formidable elevations of Wyoming Mountain. This transition from city life to the high country of Luzerne County is captured in striking photographic detail, revealing the complex intersection of early suburban expansion and the natural landscape. In the upland areas, the residential clusters of Forest Park and Glen Summit appear as clearings within the dense forest cover. The drainage of Bear Creek meanders through the eastern portion of the sheet, providing a primary natural landmark in a territory defined by high ridges and secluded plateaus. This aerial perspective, produced in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, offers a precise view of the regional topography and vegetation patterns as they existed in the mid-1970s.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1976
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.2 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain