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1953 Map of Eagles Mere

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Eagles Mere
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Eagles Mere Park and the high ridge of North Mountain define this mid-century look at the Sullivan County highlands. The landscape is marked by a mix of recreational enclaves and rural industries, with various youth retreats such as Boy Scout Camp and Girl Scout Camp established along the waters of Loyalsock Creek. The southern half of the map reveals the transition into the Muncy Creek valley, where settlements like Sonestown, Muncy Valley, and Picture Rocks serve as local hubs for the surrounding farm and forest lands.

Genealogists will find notable detail in the distribution of rural schools and houses of worship, including Rock Run Ch, Bethel Ch, and the Victor Sch. The topography highlights a diverse network of water features from Hunters Lake to the falls at Wenonah Falls. This survey, revised in the early 1950s, captures the area as it transitioned from a heavy timber and tannery economy toward the modern recreation-focused character found at Worlds End.