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1999 Map of Honesdale

Name: 1999 Topographic Map of Honesdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2002
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2002

About this map

Honesdale and its surrounding townships at the turn of the 21st century reflect a landscape shaped by water management and rural community centers. The General Edgar Jadwin Dam dominates the northern terrain, controlling the Lake West Branch Lackawaxen River and protecting the downstream valley. This area, largely comprised of Texas, Cherry Ridge, and Dyberry townships, maintains a distinct social geography through its network of local institutions, including St Patricks Ch, the Hoadleys Middle Sch, and the County Fairgrounds.

Evidence of historical industry and transportation remains visible across the quadrangle, from the Glass Factory Cem near the headwaters to the Old Railroad Grade tracing the path of former commerce south of Clemo. The transition from industrial infrastructure to modern recreation is marked by the expansive Prompton State Park. Smaller settlements like Seelyville, Bethany, and Prompton are tied together by a complex system of ponds and creeks, such as Cadjaw Pond and Van Auken Creek, which have defined the region's development for generations.