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1915 Map of Milford

Name: 1915 Topographic Map of Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

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The Delaware River forms a winding border between Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey, serving as the central artery for this Tri-State region. Following the river's north bank, the Erie RR connects riverside settlements such as Shohola, Parkers Glen, and Pond Eddy, illustrating the railroad's heavy influence on the Upper Delaware Valley's development. On the Pennsylvania side, the town of Milford stands as a significant hub, situated near the Yale Forest School and the prominent landmark of The Knob.

The landscape is characterized by a dense network of upland ridges and narrow valleys, including Tarburner Ridge and Buckhorn Ridge. This 1913 survey details the distribution of rural education through various named institutions like the German School and Woodtown School. The presence of Minisink Ford and large river features like Minisink Island and Mashipacong Island highlights the historical importance of river crossings and alluvial farming in an otherwise heavily wooded and dissected terrain.