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1986 Map of Honesdale

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Honesdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Moosic Mountains dominate the central corridor of this Northeastern Pennsylvania landscape, where the coal-country history of the Lackawanna River valley meets the watershed of the Susquehanna River. The settlement pattern reflects the industrial and transit routes of the mid-20th century, with significant urban centers like Carbondale and Honesdale serving as hubs for smaller rail and mining towns such as Simpson, Richmondale, and Forest City.

Transit through the region is defined by the winding paths of US Highway 6 and the modern corridor of Interstate 81, which crosses near Great Bend. To the east, the terrain transitions into the high plateaus of the Pocono Mountains, leading toward the Delaware River. Cultural and recreational sites are well-documented, including the geological wonder at Archbald Pothole State Park and the sprawling waters of Lake Wallenpaupack at the edge of the survey area.