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2010 Map of Lake Ariel

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Lake Ariel
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Lake Ariel and the surrounding plateau of Wayne County are defined by a complex network of glacial lakes and the headwaters of the West Branch Wallenpaupack Creek. By the early 21st century, this landscape maintained a patchwork of small crossroads settlements and industrial echoes, such as Wallenpaupack Mills and the Shaffer Power Dam. The area is notably dense with water bodies, ranging from the large Lake Henry and Spangenberg Lake to smaller features like Kizer Pond and Beyea Pond.

Family and local history researchers will find several named hamlets that preserve the names of early settler families, including Hollisterville, Wimmers, and Drinker. Notable landmarks for genealogy include the Salem Cemetery and All Saints Cemetery, located near the southern bend of the creek. The transition from industrial milling sites to recreation is evident in the numerous dams, such as Labar Dam and Mill Pond Dam, which once powered local machinery.