1938 Map of Hawley

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Lake Wallenpaupack dominates the northwestern landscape of this Pike and Wayne County region, reflecting the significant transformation of the terrain following the reservoir's creation in the mid-1920s. Along the winding Lackawaxen River, the Erie Railroad tracks and the Roosevelt Highway trace the valley floor, connecting riverside settlements like Glen Eyre and Rowland. The upland interior of Blooming Grove and Greene townships remains a dense network of glacial wetlands and ridges, characterized by numerous named swamps such as Decker Swamp and Balsam Swamp. Elevated landmarks like the High Knob Fire Tower and Bear Trap Mtn punctuate the Pocono Mountains geography. This 1930s survey captures a rural landscape where social life centered on institutions like Paupack Ch and local schoolhouses, including Blooming Grove Sch and Greeley Sch, before the full modernization of the regional road network.