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2013 Map of Wilkes-Barre West

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Wilkes-Barre West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Susquehanna River flows through this valley landscape, dividing the industrial and residential corridors of Plymouth and Ashley. This region is defined by its densely packed borough settlements and the significant gaps in Wilkes-Barre Mountain, such as Solomon Gap and Warrior Gap. The map details the transition from the riverfront urban centers of Breslau and Lee Park to the higher elevations of Mountain Top and Fairview.

Tracing the path of water and industry, the map highlights the Conrail Franklin Bridge and Market Street Bridge, which serve as vital connections across the river. To the south, the terrain shifts toward recreational and residential clusters around Nuangola Lake and Lake Blytheburn. Local history researchers can identify the footprints of diverse neighborhoods like Hanover Green, Korn Krest, and Truesdale Terrace, which represent the 20th-century expansion of the Wyoming Valley's coal and rail-driven economy.