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1944 Map of Bushkill

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Bushkill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Bushkill sits at the confluence of the Little Bush Kill and the main Bush Kill, serving as a focal point for this 1944 survey of the river valley. The landscape is defined by the sharp descent from Kittatinny Mountain down to the Delaware River, where numerous islands such as Depew Island, Poxono Island, and Tocks Island dot the waterway. Local community life is anchored by a network of rural institutions, including Middle Smithfield Church, Wesley Church, and the Middle Smithfield School.

The presence of the Appalachian Trail and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area indicates the region's transition into a significant recreational corridor by the early 1980s. Notable natural features like Winona Falls and Bushkill Falls highlight the rugged topography, while smaller settlements like Shoemakers, Hessaca, and Turn Villa provide a detailed look at the historic settlement patterns along the river's western banks before modern development altered the valley floor.