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1965 Map of Hancock

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Hancock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The West Branch Delaware River and East Branch Delaware River converge at Hancock, a central hub where the Erie-Lackawanna railroad follows the winding river bends across the state line. This mid-century landscape reflects a region defined by its timber and stone industries, with numerous quarries dotting the hillsides near Winterdale and Cadosia. The village of Hancock serves as a focal point, featuring the Hancock High Sch and a distinctive Mausoleum at the foot of Point Mountain.

South into Pennsylvania, the terrain transitions into a series of upland lakes and small settlements. Locations like Starlight, home to the Starlight Church, and Preston Park sit among water bodies such as Starlight Lake and Hempstead Lake. For genealogists, the Kingsbury Hill Cem and the settlement at Autumn Leaves provide specific points of interest for family history research. The presence of the State Forest Preserve and several campgrounds indicate the area's mid-century role as a destination for outdoor recreation.