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1947 Map of East Stroudsburg

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of East Stroudsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The Pocono Mountains terrain defines this mid-century view of the area surrounding East Stroudsburg, where the waters of Brodhead Creek and Marshall Creek descend through the valley. This period shows a landscape of small settlements and rural infrastructure before major modern expansion, featuring local landmarks like Stites Bridge and the small aviation hub at Pipher Airport. The map captures the social geography of the era through several local institutions, including the Beakleyville Ch, Lesoine Sch, and the Franklin Hill Cem.

Water management and natural falls are prominent throughout the quadrangle, from the East Stroudsburg Reservoir and its associated Intake Dam to the cascades at Lee Falls, Marshall Falls, and Buttermilk Falls. Small communities such as Analomink, Henryville, and Gravel Place are clearly delineated, providing a clear record of the road and rail network connecting these mountain settlements in the years following the second World War.