Loading map...

1954 Map of Lake Maskenozha

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Lake Maskenozha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Lake Maskenozha and the surrounding woodlands of Lehman Township dominate this 1954 landscape, reflecting a mid-century period focused on recreation and youth forestry camps. Numerous organized retreats are visible, including Camp Fire Girls Camp, Camp Log-N-Twig, and Camp Masiad, highlighting the region's historical role as a summer destination. The topography is defined by the steep descent from Hornbecks Ridge toward the Delaware River, where the state boundary with New Jersey is marked by Shapnack Island.

Water is the defining feature of this survey, from the complex wetland systems of Big Bear Swamp to the dramatic cascades at Dingmans Falls and Silverthread Falls. Local infrastructure of the era is represented by the Wallpack Landing Field and the small settlement at Wallpack Center, which sits just across the river from the rugged slopes of Kittatinny Mtn. The inclusion of a Pipeline corridor and the established Childs State Forest Park illustrate the intersection of conservation and utility in the Pennsylvania highlands.