2019 Map of Montrose East

About this map

Montrose anchors the western edge of this landscape, where the headwaters of several key waterways begin their descent through the rolling highlands of Susquehanna County. The drainage divide is evident here as Snake Cr flows north toward the Susquehanna River, while Meshoppen Cr and Hop Bottom Cr trend south. This 2019 survey documents a region defined by its numerous glacial lakes and ponds, including Heart Lake, Ely Lake, and the clustered Upper Lake, Middle Lake, and Lower Lake near Alford. Genealogical interest is found at several rural burial grounds such as Williams Pond Cem and Newton Hill Cem. The settlement pattern follows the north-south valleys, with Martins Creek providing a corridor for the railroad and community development at Kingsley and the crossroads at Tiffany.