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1953 Map of Eagles Mere

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Eagles Mere
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Eagles Mere and its namesake lake dominate this high-plateau landscape, showing the area as it transitioned from a wilderness retreat toward a more established mountain community by the mid-20th century. The resort character of the region is evident in the presence of the Eagles Mere Park and several youth camps, including the Boy Scout Camp near the dramatic Canyon Vista. This survey documents a rugged network of forest-ringed waters, from the high Celestial Lake to the complex drainage of Loyalsock Creek.

Lower-elevation settlements like Picture Rocks and Muncy Valley reveal the local infrastructure of the era, featuring now-rare details like the Mawrglen PO and the Eagles Mere Sullivan Highland School. The map tracks several upland roads including Mackeys Road and offers a detailed look at rural social centers through labeled sites like Rock Run Ch and Victor Sch, which served the scattered residents of the Shrewsbury and Davidson townships.