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1946 Map of Dutch Mtn

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Dutch Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Dutch Mountain dominates this portion of the Endless Mountains region, defined by its steep plateaus and the deep drainages of Mehoopany Creek and Bowman Creek. The settlement of Bellasylva serves as a lone community hub in this upland landscape, which in the mid-1940s remained largely defined by its natural water features and rugged topography. Extensive wetlands like Crane Swamp, Tamarack Swamp, and Coalbed Swamp suggest a landscape where timber and geography dictated the pace of development.

A notable modern intrusion into this wilderness is the Pipeline cutting across the northern reaches of Sullivan and Wyoming Counties. To the south, Ricketts Fire Tower stands as a sentinel over the high ground, while distinctive landforms like The Stack and Flat Top provide recognizable landmarks for local navigation. The numerous tributary brooks, including Kasson Brook and Red Brook, illustrate the intricate watershed that feeds the Susquehanna River basin further downstream.