1945 Map of Meshoppen

About this map

The Susquehanna River carves a dramatic winding path through this Wyoming County landscape, defining the local geography with deep loops like Quicks Bend and The Neck. In the mid-1940s, the Lehigh Valley railroad line follows the river's southern bank, serving riverside communities like Meshoppen, Mehoopany, and the station at Mehoopany Sta. The area is characterized by numerous small mountain ridges and hollows, where rural life is anchored by a network of one-room schoolhouses and local churches.