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1999 Map of Wilkes-Barre East

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Wilkes-Barre East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Wilkes-Barre anchors the northwestern corner of this study, where urban development meets the steep ascent of Wilkes-Barre Mountain. The 1999 landscape reveals a clear distinction between the industrial and residential corridors of the valley and the expansive wooded conservation areas to the southeast. Settlements like Bear Creek Village and Glen Summit are nestled among the high peaks, connected by historic routes like the Old Glen Summit Road and the modern Pennsylvania Northeast Extension.

Water management and conservation are central themes, as shown by the network of reservoirs including Crystal Lake and Fountain Lake, alongside the specialized Water Filtration Plant. These resources are buffered by extensive tracts of the State Game Lands No 91 and State Game Lands No 292, preserving the character of Haystack Mountain and Penobscot Big Peak against the encroaching infrastructure of the Laurel Run Boro.