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1934 Map of LaPorte

Name: 1934 Topographic Map of LaPorte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Laporte and its surrounding highlands in Sullivan Co are characterized by a dense network of mountain streams and isolated settlements typical of the eastern Allegheny Mountains. The landscape is defined by the high plateaus of North Mountain and Huckleberry Mountain, where the headwaters of Fishing Creek and Loyalsock Creek originate. The northern portion of the map shows an active industrial footprint with the Lehigh Valley rail line serving the mining and timber towns of Bernice and Mildred.

Social life in this remote terrain centered on small community hubs like Shinersville, Ringsdale, and Jamison City. The abundance of specialized landmarks such as the Painter Den Club, Glass Creek Club, and Kettle Club suggests the area's importance for private sporting and recreation. Educational and spiritual needs were met by scattered landmarks like Sugarloaf Sch and Branden Ch, while the presence of Laporte Sta connects the county seat to the broader regional transportation network.