1954 Map of Blairstown

About this map

Blair Academy anchors the village of Blairstown in this mid-century survey, where the valley of Paulins Kill serves as a primary corridor for both the New York Susquehanna and Western and the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroads. To the south, the dramatic ridge of Jenny Jump Mountain rises above Bear Swamp, housing the Jenny Jump State Forest and the industrial remnants of the Kishpaugh Mines. The map documents a landscape transitioning from its industrial roots to a recreational destination, evidenced by numerous camps such as Camp Hope and Camp Wasigan. Genealogists will find significant value in the clearly marked burial grounds, including the Moravian Cem in Hope and the Union Brick Cem near Ebenezer, alongside long-standing rural landmarks like Swayze Mills and Kerrs Corners.