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1913 Map of Milford

Name: 1913 Topographic Map of Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The Delaware River carves a deep, winding path through this 1913 survey, serving as the tripartite border between Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey. Along the northern bends, the Erie Railroad tracks the river's edge, connecting small settlements like Shohola and Pond Eddy. The map reveals a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes, from the prominent heights of The Knob and The Cliff overlooking Milford to the numerous upland schools that served isolated farming communities, such as the McCain School, Woodtown School, and the German School.

Education and forestry are central to the area's identity, evidenced by the presence of the Yale Forest School near the borough of Milford. The terrain is punctuated by significant water features, including the Sawkill Pond and the Mongaup River, which feeds into the Delaware. Local landmarks like McCartys Corner and Spencer Corner suggest a network of established family-named crossroads, while the Owego Road and Blooming Grove Road highlight early regional transport corridors through Pike County.