There seemed to be some surprise, myself included, regarding the article about rerouting 191 and expanding the quarry along East Lawn Road.
Last night I was playing around with Google Maps and NCPub.org and put together a map of the area with notes and images of the property maps (I couldn't seem to get a link that looked like it would work) stored in Flickr. I'd like to add more visual so we'll see if there is any benefit to this.
Let me know what you think. The Map of the Quarry and 191 is here.
5 comments:
Ross-
Great idea and thoughts. However, if you want more detailed satellite data, go to:
maps.yahoo.com
I was wondering how they would eliminate the RR crossing, but if they divert 191 after the RR, they would have no such problems. I wonder how far north they intend to go because there are quite a few "new" houses north of 191 and E of Schoeneck Ave.
The rerouting of 191 was first published in the newspaper (I can't remember if it was the Morning Call or Express-Times) during the late fall/early winter.
Thanks to both.
Brad the images are much clearer on the Yahoo map and the item northwest that appeared as a blue water element on google is not based on Yahoo. Maybe some water run-off on a cleared area along the railroad.
The images appear to be about 4 years old, but still of value for this exercise - Thanks.
If anyone knows where and how far north this 'bow' is going to be and how the water is being diverted it'd be appreciated - either post or email me. THanks.
You can call the DEP office in the Scranton/WilkesBarre office and ask for the fellow who is in charge of mining operations for NE PA. I have done so in the past with concerns to the building of the berm walls and erosion. They are every helpful in answering questions or finding someone who will.
Another consideration:
The Plainfield Twp. Rail-Trail has just been paved through to Sullivan Trail. On the Nazareth side, the rail right-of-way extends under 33 and bisects East Lawn in the middle of this mess. This may be an opportune time to pursue (with Hercules' support) an extension of the trail that connects to East Lawn or any of the existing residential streets to the north. If anyone knows why this hasn't been pursued to date, please inform. It would make sense for Nazareth to be on a spur of this trail, which is a wonderful resource for recreation and exercise. Plus it would mean that cyclists in the borough wouldn't have to drive to the trailhead or risk their lives riding over 33 in Stockertown. Any thoughts?
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