1944 Map of East Stroudsburg

About this map

Brodhead Creek carves a deep path through the landscape of the Pocono region, serving as the primary corridor for the Erie Lackawanna railroad. This 1944 survey, updated with 1968 aerial revisions, documents a period of transition for Monroe County as local settlements like Analomink and Henryville maintained their rural character while East Stroudsburg expanded to the south. The map highlights the area's complex water management and recreational history, featuring the East Stroudsburg Reservoir, Blue Mtn Camps, and several falls including Lee Falls and Buttermilk Falls. Genealogists and local historians can locate smaller landmarks such as Lesoine Sch and the Franklin Hill Cem, alongside transportation features like the Stroudsburg-Pocono Landing Field and Stites Bridge. These details provide a clear view of the mid-century infrastructure and topography before further modern development altered the rural valley between Pine Mountain and Mt Zion.