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1947 Map of Wilkes-Barre West

USGS Topo · Published 1990

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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.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1990
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain