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1944 Map of East Stroudsburg

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of East Stroudsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Brodhead Creek carves a deep valley through the Pocono foothills, serving as a primary corridor for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad as it winds toward East Stroudsburg. This 1940s landscape reveals a mix of resort-era recreation and rural infrastructure, from the Blue Mtn Camps and Manzanedo Lake to the vital East Stroudsburg Reservoir. The mapping captures several distinct communities, including Analomink and Gravel Place, which grew around the intersections of water and rail.

Local history researchers will find a detailed distribution of civic life, noting the Lesoine Sch and Boise Sch, alongside landmarks like Stites Bridge. The presence of Pipher Airport and several named falls, such as Marshall Falls and Buttermilk Falls, highlights a transition from an agrarian economy to one supported by early aviation and tourism. The eastern portion of the map is dominated by the sprawling townships of Middle Smithfield and Smithfield, where the Franklin Hill Cem and Beakleyville Ch mark established crossroads.