Old Maps of Promised Land, Greene Township for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1935 Map of Hawley, 1955 Print

   

   1935 Hawley

   1955 Print · USGS

   The Pocono Mountains and the massive shoreline of Lake Wallenpaupack dominate this mid-century survey of northeastern Pennsylvania. Local historians can trace the Erie rail line through Hawley and Rowland or locate the High Knob Fire Tower and rural Blooming Grove School.

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4. 1938 Map of Hawley

   

   1938 Hawley

   1938 Print · USGS

   The Pocono Mountains and the southern reaches of the Lackawaxen River appear here in the late thirties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural communities of Blooming Grove and Greeley or locate the Paupack Ch and numerous family-named swamps.

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7. 1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print

   

   1950 Scranton

   1952 Print · USGS

   Mid-century Northeast Pennsylvania and the Hudson Valley come alive in this survey of the tri-state region. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense rail networks of the Erie RR and DL&W RR between industrial hubs like Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.

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10. 1953 Map of Scranton

    

    1953 Scranton

    1953 Print · USGS

    Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Catskills are shown in great detail during the early fifties, a time when rail lines and river valleys dictated the region's growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre or locate remote landmarks like High Point and Lake Wallenpaupack.

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13. 1959 Map of Scranton

    

    1959 Scranton

    1959 Print · USGS

    The northern coalfields and the Hudson Valley meet in this mid-century survey of the Pennsylvania and New York borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Erie Railroad and the vast waters of Lake Wallenpaupack.

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16. 1959 Map of Pocono

    

    1959 Pocono

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Pocono Mountains region is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing its evolution from a railway-dependent timber and ice landscape to a premier resort destination. Researchers can locate dozens of country schoolhouses like Maplewood Sch and trace the paths of the Erie RR through Hawley and Kimbles.

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19. 1962 Map of Scranton, 1977 Print

    

    1962 Scranton

    1977 Print · USGS

    The industrial heart of eastern Pennsylvania and the New York Catskills are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense valley settlements from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre and the rail lines of the Erie Lackawanna Railroad.

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22. 1965 Map of Scranton

    

    1965 Scranton

    1965 Print · USGS

    The tri-state highlands of Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey come alive in the mid-sixties as industry and recreation converge. Trace the intricate rail lines of the Erie Lackawanna RR or locate landmarks like the U S Military Academy.

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25. 1966 Map of Promised Land, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Promised Land

    1968 Print · USGS

    Pike County's high forest plateaus are captured here in the mid-sixties, a period of established conservation and recreation. Genealogists and hikers can trace the roads around Roemersville, find the Blooming Grove Sch, and locate the Lookout Tower on High Knob.

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28. 1976 Map of Promised Land, 1978 Print

    

    1976 Promised Land

    1978 Print · USGS

    Pike County's dense forests and glacial lakes are shown in this late-seventies orthophotoquad just as modern transit was shaping the region. Trace local development near Roemersville and the clearings around Promised Land Lake and Lake Laura.

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31. 1986 Map of Scranton

    

    1986 Scranton

    1986 Print · USGS

    Northeastern Pennsylvania in the mid-eighties shows an era of transition between its deep-rooted mining history and modern transit growth. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of a Strip Mine, locate the Tobyhanna Army Depot, or find family sites near St Marys Cem and Wilkes College.

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34. 1994 Map of Promised Land, 1995 Print

    

    1994 Promised Land

    1995 Print · USGS

    Pike County was a center for public conservation and wilderness recreation in the mid-1990s. Genealogists and hikers can trace the roads around Blooming Grove or locate landmarks like the Good Shepherd Ch and the Lookout Tower.

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37. 1997 Map of Promised Land, 1998 Print

    

    1997 Promised Land

    1998 Print · USGS

    The Pocono Plateau comes into focus in the late nineties, showing a landscape of deep forests and glacial lakes. Genealogists and hikers can trace the foundations of Roemersville, the Blooming Grove Sch, and the shores of Bruce Lake.

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40. 2023 Map of Promised Land, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Promised Land

    2023 Print · USGS

    The Pocono Mountains high country comes into focus in this contemporary survey of the lake-rich terrain surrounding Promised Land. Researchers can trace the modern boundaries and trails around Bruce Lake, Lake Laura, and the headwaters of Shohola Creek.

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