1947 Map of Wilkes-Barre West

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Industrial and community life in the Wyoming Valley is defined by the sharp transition between the dense urban corridors of Wilkes-Barre and the steep slopes of Penobscot Mountain. This 1947 survey, updated with 1969 revisions, documents a landscape shaped by coal and transit, where Mine Dump and Strip Mine symbols sit adjacent to established neighborhoods like Lynnwood, Lee Park, and Buttonwood. The Susquehanna River remains the central axis, flanked by an extensive rail network including the Erie-Lackawanna and the Central RR Of New Jersey, while a string of cemeteries such as Shawnee Cem and Maple Hill Cem provide essential data for local genealogy. To the south, the terrain shifts into more rural territory near Nuangola Lake, where family landmarks like Bliem Corners and Wech Corners appear alongside recreational spots like The Ice Ponds, illustrating the region's movement from heavy industry to upland retreats.