2010 Map of Hop Bottom

About this map

Martins Creek and Hop Bottom Creek converge at the borough of Hop Bottom, a centerpiece of this Susquehanna County landscape. The area is defined by its numerous small hamlets and family-named terrain features, reflecting a settlement pattern deeply tied to the narrow valleys and ridges. Water management is evident through features like the Lakeside Pond Dam and several scattered ponds including Tanner Pond and Schooley Pond. Local history and genealogy researchers will find several well-documented burial sites such as Saint Patricks Cemetery and Button Cemetery. To the south, the borough of Nicholson sits near the banks of Tunkhannock Creek, while smaller communities like Deckertown, Lindaville, and Hillsdale are connected by a network of state routes and township roads. These transportation corridors follow the natural contours carved by Field Brook and Horton Creek, illustrating the historical reliance on these waterways for early development.