The Wyoming Valley  
3D Terrain Model
 
 

Locator map shows the Valley in its NE PA context.

 

It all begins with USGS contour lines: Overview map and pictorial guide to model building.

 

"Bird's eye" view of the 3D model

 

Hillshade elevation map showing the Valley's municipalities.

 
     
     
     
 

Looking east from the Back Mountain area toward Wyoming Mountain.

 

Looking north toward Pittston where the Lackawanna River joins the Susquehanna's main branch.

 

Looking south toward Nanticoke where the Susquehanna River cuts through the mountains.

 

Looking west toward the peaks at Ricketts Glen State Park.

 
     
     
   

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