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1928 Map of Ariel

Name: 1928 Topographic Map of Ariel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

Lake Wallenpaupack dominates the eastern boundary of this Wayne County landscape, showing the massive reservoir just decades after its creation. The surrounding highlands are defined by a complex network of glacial ponds and swamps, including Tisdel Swamp, Finn Swamp, and Kizer Pond. Small rural settlements like Hamlin, Sterling, and Newfoundland serve as local hubs, connected by a winding road system and the industrial presence of the Lackawanna RR and Erie RR.

Genealogists and local historians will find a high density of rural institutions preserved here. Local education and community life are marked by numerous named schoolhouses such as Arlington Sch and German Valley Sch, while landmarks like the Little Chapel and the Fire Tower near Angels provide specific points of interest. The map also documents early water-powered industry at sites like Wallenpaupack Mills and Haags Mill.