1966 Map of Buck Hill Falls

About this map

The Erie-Lackawanna railroad tracks wind through the heart of the Pocono Mountains in this mid-1960s study, connecting resort communities and mountain settlements. The map highlights the developed character of Buck Hill Falls and Mountainhome, where the presence of a Golf Course and the Pocono Playhouse signals the area's long-standing status as a seasonal retreat. Beyond the manicured fairways, the terrain is dominated by steep ridges like Seven Pines Mountain and deep incisions such as The Devils Hole. Local education and faith are represented by the Mountainhome Sch and St Anna Ch, while the landscape is dotted with recreation spots like Lake in the Clouds. The transition from the more settled southern corridor near Cresco to the sprawling State Game Lands No 127 illustrates the balance between tourism development and preserved forest land in Monroe County.