2019 Map of Wilkes-Barre West

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The Susquehanna River carves through the heart of the Wyoming Valley in this survey, anchoring a dense network of industrial-era settlements and cultural landmarks. To the north, the urban core of Wilkes-Barre and Plymouth reveals a storied landscape of education and memory, featuring Wilkes University and an exceptional concentration of ethnic and religious burial grounds such as Saints Peter and Paul Ukrainian Cemetery and Shawnee Cemetery. This region's development is closely tied to its topography, with residential pockets like Lynnwood and Breslau tucked into the river's bends, while the ridges of Wilkes-Barre Mountain and Penobscot Mountain separate the river valley from the southern highlands. To the south, the character shifts toward recreation and natural resources near Nuangola Lake and Lake Blytheburn, showcasing the transition from the bustling streets of Nanticoke to the quieter ridges of Solomon Gap.