The term 'Lackawanna' is a reference to the Lackawanna River in Pennsylvania, which is part of the larger Erie River system. The word 'Erie' is a four-letter reference to the larger river system, which includes the Lackawanna River. The Lackawanna River is a tributary of the Susquehanna River, which flows into the Chesapeake Bay. The Lackawanna River is a major source of water for the city of Scranton, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding area.