1945 Map of Montrose

About this map

Montrose serves as the central hub of this Susquehanna County landscape, where the plateau terrain is deeply incised by the drainage of Snake Creek and Wyalusing Creek. This mid-century survey reveals a dense network of rural infrastructure, from the small crossroads at Franklin Forks to the numerous district schoolhouses that once served these upland townships, such as Kano Sch and Hamlin Sch. The map illustrates a local economy shifting from early industry, represented by Fisk Mill and Snows Mill, toward a recreational and agricultural landscape.