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1944 Map of Damascus

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

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

The Delaware River forms a serpentine border between Pennsylvania and New York, serving as the central artery for this 1944 Army Map Service compilation. The landscape is defined by the winding Erie Railroad and a series of river-adjacent communities like Milanville and Narrowsburg. Industrial history is anchored by an Oil Pumping Station and the Smith Switch landmark, while rural life is reflected in the dense network of country schools, including the curiously named Nobody Station Sch and Rose Hill Sch.

Upland from the river, the terrain of Wayne and Pike Counties is dotted with numerous glacial lakes and ponds, such as Beach Lake and Duck Harbor Pond. The map captures a moment of transition where traditional river crossings like Skinners Falls remained vital, and small settlements like White Mills and West Damascus stood as established local hubs. Local genealogists will find value in the specific placement of rural landmarks like St Josephs Ch and Smith Hill Ch.