1968 Map of Lake Como

About this map

The northern edge of Wayne County and the winding course of the Delaware River define this map, which was updated with 1976 aerial photography to capture the evolving landscape. The small settlement of Dillontown sits near the river's edge, a focal point for local history at the Pennsylvania-New York border. Much of the area is characterized by numerous glacial ponds and lakes, including Lake Como, Underwood Lake, and Rock Lake, reflecting the glacial history of the Appalachian Plateau. The network of unimproved roads and light-duty paths connecting these water bodies suggests a pattern of seasonal recreation and small-scale homesteading common to this part of the Poconos region during the late twentieth century.