1966 Map of Buck Hill Falls

About this map

The Erie-Lackawanna railroad snakes through the rugged Pocono plateau, connecting a string of resort-era settlements and mountain communities. This mid-1960s study captures a transition period for the region, where older landmarks like the Pocono Playhouse and Mountainhome Sch stood alongside modern infrastructure like the Filtration Plant and numerous golf courses. The map highlights the area's complex topography, from the steep ascent of Seven Pines Mountain to the deep ravine known as The Devils Hole, illustrating the challenges of development in this heavily forested landscape. Institutional history is preserved through labels for the Pocono Mission Sch and the community center at Canadensis, while the presence of State Game Lands No 221 and Tobyhanna State Park underscores the longstanding importance of public land and conservation in Monroe County.