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1950 Map of Wilkes-Barre West
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1950 Map of Wilkes-Barre West

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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The Susquehanna River carves a path through this coal-rich landscape, where the anthracite industry is visible in the numerous strip mines and mine dumps lining the valley. In the post-war years, the urban core of Wilkes-Barre is densely developed, featuring prominent institutions like Meyers High Sch and Dodson Sch. To the south, the landscape rises toward Wilkes-Barre Mountain and Penobscot Mountain, while smaller settlements such as Warrior Run and Sugar Notch cluster along the Central RR of PA. This era reveals a complex rail network, including the Delaware Lackawanna and Western RR, which supported the region's industrial output. Away from the valley floor, the character of the land shifts toward leisure and local landmarks, including the lakeside community at Nuangola Lake and the peak of Haystack Mtn.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1950
Date Published1950
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.7 x 27 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain