1893 Map of Delaware Watergap

About this map

Kittatinny Mountain and the Pahaquarry Range dominate this late 19th-century landscape, where the Delaware River cuts its famous gap through the ridge. The geography reveals a complex industrial and transit network at the intersection of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Intensive extraction is evident at the Slate Quarries near Bangor, including the Old Bangor Slate Quarry, while the Oxford Furnace sits to the southeast. Transport relies heavily on river-crossing points like Hartzells Ferry and Myeres Ferry, supplemented by a dense web of railroads including the Belvidere Delaware Railroad and the Bangor and Portland Railroad. The map captures regional hubs such as Belvidere and Stroudsburg during a period of industrial maturity, alongside smaller post offices like Hazen P.O. and the rugged heights of Jenny Jump Mtn.