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2016 Map of Honesdale

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Honesdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Honesdale and the surrounding plateau of Wayne County are defined by an intricate network of glacial ponds, swamps, and small hamlets. In the north, the historic borough of Bethany sits near the headwaters of Dyberry Creek, while the Lackawaxen River flows through the central valley past Prompton and Seelyville. The landscape is dotted with several family and community burial grounds, including Keen Cem, Schoonover Cem, and the Glass Factory Cem, which offer significant value for genealogical research in this part of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Transportation patterns reflect a mix of old turnpikes and rail history, with the Owego Tpke cutting across the southern terrain and the D & H RR corridor tracing the river valleys. Water features are particularly dense, ranging from the large Prompton Lake and Cadjaw Pond to smaller bodies like Texas Rod Gun Club Lake and Mican Pond. This 2016 survey documents the enduring rural character of settlements like Cherry Ridge and Hoadleys amidst the evolving infrastructure of the region.