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1947 Map of Wilkes-Barre West

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Wilkes-Barre West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Wilkes-Barre and its western neighbors are captured in this mid-century topographic survey, showing a landscape defined by the heavy footprint of anthracite coal mining and the bend of the Susquehanna River. The map reveals the dense settlement patterns of the Wyoming Valley, where industrial hubs like Plymouth and Larksville are crowded with infrastructure. Evident in the terrain are the extensive Strip Mines and numerous Mine Dumps that altered the natural contours of Wilkes-Barre Mountain and Penobscot Mountain.

Beyond the industrial riverfront, the survey tracks several smaller communities and landmarks, including the Warrior Run (Feely P O) post office and the Hanover Reservoir. Genealogy researchers will find significant detail in the mapping of numerous burial grounds, such as St Peter and Paul Cem and Maple Hill Cem. The southern half of the quadrangle transitions into more wooded territory, dominated by State Game Lands No 207 and recreational points like Nuangola Lake.