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1960 Map of Broadheadsville

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Broadheadsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Pohopoco Creek flows through a landscape of emerging recreation and longstanding agricultural settlements in this Monroe County study. By the early 1960s, the terrain shows a distinct shift toward seasonal use, anchored by Camp Trexler, Seneca Hunt Camp, and several small lakes including Sun Valley Lake and Hemlock Lake. The human geography is defined by the crossroads of Brodheadsville and Gilbert, where a Fairground and local schools suggest a central hub for the surrounding townships.

Institutional history is well-marked by numerous religious and civic landmarks, from St Johns Ch to the Township Sch in Kresgeville. The map also preserves the locations of generational burial grounds such as Middle Creek Cem and Zion Cem. Notable terrain features like Chestnut Hill and the Pocono Mtns flank the valley, while numerous gravel pits point to the local extractive industry that supported the region's road network and development.