historical topo map of Wilkes-Barre, PA in 1891

1891 Map of Wilkes-Barre

USGS Topo · Published 1955

This historical map portrays the area of Wilkes-Barre in 1891, primarily covering Luzerne County as well as portions of Carbon County. Featuring a scale of 1:62500, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Wilkes-Barre region at the time. Published in 1955, it is one of 2 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1891
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches

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