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1955 Map of Lumberville

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Lumberville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The Delaware River serves as the central artery for this mid-century portrait of the Pennsylvania-New Jersey borderlands, where the Pennsylvania Canal and Delaware Division Canal parallel the water's edge. This riverine landscape is defined by its historic transportation corridors and small crossroads settlements such as Point Pleasant and Lumberville. The presence of the Pennsylvania Railroad along the eastern bank highlights the industrial connectivity of the era, while inland, a network of rural schools like Brick Church Sch and Rocky Ridge Sch anchors the agricultural community.

Along the winding course of Tohickon Creek, Ralph Stover State Park provides a preserved natural space amidst the upland farms. Notable landmarks including Doans Cave and the Devils Tea Table offer glimpses into local lore and distinctive river topography. The map detail extends to individual farmsteads and rural infrastructure, from the Wismer PO to various gaging stations, reflecting the managed nature of the Delaware valley during this period of transition.