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1944 Map of Bushkill

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Bushkill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Delaware River carves a deep path through the Pocono Mountains region, creating a natural border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey defined by high ridges like Kittatiny Mountain and Big Ridge. In the mid-1940s, this area of Middle Smithfield and Lehman townships was characterized by a landscape of high waterfalls and seasonal resort activity, anchored by the famous Bushkill Falls and Winona Falls.

Evidence of established rural life appears in the clusters of community buildings, such as the Middle Smithfield Sch and the Sand Hill Ch Cem. River crossings remain vital to the geography here, with Dimicks Ferry still providing a link across the water near Poxono Island. The map also captures several smaller mountain lakes and ponds, including Sunfish Pond and Echo Lake, which reflect the region's long-standing transition into a destination for summer camps and outdoor recreation.