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1958 Map of Milford

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Milford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Milford sits at the heart of this late-1950s survey, where the Sawkill Creek meets the Delaware River. This landscape is defined by its dramatic river islands, including the large Minisink Island and Mashipacong Island, which anchor the border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The terrain rises sharply from the river valley to landmarks like The Knob and The Cliff, while the uplands are dotted with smaller water bodies such as Lily Pond and Beaver Lake.

Evidence of early rural life is found in the distribution of family-named landmarks and civic centers like the Township School and Minisink Church in Montague. Further south, the settlements of Hainesville and Shaytown appear along the roads leading toward Stokes State Forest. The survey also marks multiple resource extraction points like Shale Pits and a Gravel Pit, alongside recreational sites including a Golf Course and an Airstrip near the river bend.