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1936 Map of Delaware Water Gap

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Delaware Water Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Mt Minsi and Mt Tammany frame the dramatic geological breach where the Delaware River cuts through Kittatinny Mountain. This 1930s-era survey reveals a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes and a dense concentration of transportation infrastructure along the river valley and gap. The complex rail network of the era is evident, featuring the Belvidere Delaware RR and the New York Susquehanna and Western RR, which serviced the slate-quarrying and industrial hubs of Bangor, Pen Argyl, and East Bangor.

Beyond the industrial river corridor, the map details the rural character of the uplands, marked by numerous local institutions such as the Centerville Stone Church PO and several family-named schoolhouses like Fells Sch and Miller Sch. Distinctive features like the Old Hound Shaft and an Emergency Landing Field near the river highlight the era's mix of traditional mining legacy and emerging aviation technology.