Scott

Scott Township is a spacious, rural municipality in north-central Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, known for its rolling hills, scenic lakes, and a blend of farmland and residential development. It’s a place where natural beauty meets quiet community life—ideal for those who value space, scenery, and a slower pace.

🗺️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot

• Area: 27.6 sq mi (71.4 km²), with 0.37 sq mi of water
• Elevation: 1,598 ft (487 m)
• Population: 4,641 (2020 census)
• ZIP Codes: 18411, 18414, 18433, 18447
• School District: Lakeland School District
• Township Office: Joe Terry Civic Center, PA Route 438

🏞️ Landscape & Watershed

Scott Township lies on the eastern edge of the Endless Mountains dissected plateau, offering:

• Hilly terrain with minor valleys carved by creeks
• Water features: Chapman Lake, Heart Lake, Griffin Reservoir, Peaceful Valley Pond, Graves Pond
• Creeks: Rush Brook, Kennedy Creek, South Branch Tunkhannock Creek, Hull Creek
• Watershed split: Southern quarter drains into the Lackawanna River; the rest trends west toward the Susquehanna River

🏘️ Community Identity

• Justus: Southern section near Rt. 347 & Layton Road; known for heavy equipment dealers and a large greenhouse
• Montdale: Central/northern area around Rts. 247 & 438; home to general stores and a gas station
• Chinchilla: A census-designated place that partially extends into the township from South Abington

🛣️ Transportation & Access

• Major Routes: PA 347, PA 247, PA 107
• Connectivity: Links to Greenfield Township (north), Clarks Summit and “The Abingtons” (west), and Lackawanna Valley towns like Olyphant and Jermyn

🏛️ Governance & Services

• Established: 1846, named for Judge David Scott of Luzerne County
• Government: Three elected supervisors
• Planning Commission: Reviews land development and zoning applications