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1994 Map of Montrose West

Name: 1994 Topographic Map of Montrose West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Susquehanna County seat of Montrose anchors the eastern edge of this landscape, where the Courthouse, Library, and Holy Name of Mary Ch serve as local landmarks. The surrounding terrain is defined by the winding course of Wyalusing Creek and its branches, cutting through high ridges like North Hill and Louden Hill. Numerous quarries are scattered across Bridgewater, Jessup, and Dimock townships, reflecting the region's long-standing stone industry.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the distribution of family-named settlements and burial grounds, including Bumps Corners, Snows Mill, and Fair Hill Cem. Water features are central to the geography, from the recreation-heavy Big Elk Lake and Little Elk Lake in the south to smaller bodies like Cope Pond and Indian Lake. Transportation infrastructure ranges from the Zaverton Airport to the practical placement of a Covered Bridge on the Wyalusing, showcasing the mix of modern and traditional rural life in the mid-1990s.