1944 Map of East Stroudsburg

About this map

Brodhead Creek and the Lackawanna and Western Railroad corridor dominate this mid-century survey of the Poconos. The landscape is a network of small settlements and summer destinations, characterized by numerous water bodies like Analomink Lake and the East Stroudsburg Reservoir. Local life centers on landmarks such as the Beakleyville Ch, Lesoine Sch, and the Franklin Hill Cem, while the presence of Blue Mtn Camps and Pipher Airport reflects the region's burgeoning recreational and transportation infrastructure. The map details a transition from the industrial rail era to a more tourism-focused economy, with names like Gravel Place and Craigs Meadow marking established communities. From the heights of Mt Zion to the river junction at North Water Gap, the topography reveals the significant water-management efforts of the era, including the Intake Dam and Middle Dam that serviced the growing population of East Stroudsburg.