2019 Map of Hop Bottom

About this map

Nicholson and Hop Bottom serve as the primary hubs in this corner of Northeast Pennsylvania, where the landscape is defined by the winding course of Martins Creek and the Lackawanna Trl. The map details a transition from the narrow valley floors to the high ridges of Coon Hill, Thayer Hill, and Strickland Hill. A network of rural routes, including the Abington and Waterford Tpke, connects smaller settlements like Brooklyn, Lindaville, and Deckertown. This area maintains a strong connection to its 19th-century roots through numerous family and community burial grounds, such as Deckertown Cem, Dennis Cem, and Squier Cem. The terrain is dotted with small bodies of water including Lakeside Pond and Mud Pond, while the southern edge is marked by the crossing of Tunkhannock Creek at the base of Nicholson Hill.