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2019 Map of Hancock

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Hancock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The West Branch Delaware River and East Branch Delaware River converge at Hancock, a central point for this river-defined region on the border of New York and Pennsylvania. This landscape is characterized by its steep-sided valleys and plateaus, with peaks like Rose Mountain and Coon Hill overlooking the winding river corridors. The terrain has historically influenced transportation patterns, evidenced by the concentration of roads and settlements along the water, such as Stockport and Cadosia.

Genealogists and local historians can find several burial grounds, including Riverview Cem and the Old Village Community Cem, which reflect the area's long-established communities. The presence of the Hiawatha Airport near Autumn Leaves and the Hancock-Buckingham Bridge crossing into Pennsylvania highlights the connectivity of these river-valley towns. Beyond the main settlements, naming conventions like Horse Hollow and Eel Weir Hollow speak to the early agrarian and fishing activities that once predominated along the Delaware's banks.