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1946 Map of Moscow

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Moscow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Moosic Mountains dominate the western portion of this mid-century survey, creating a topographical barrier that shaped the early settlement patterns of Lackawanna County. The Delaware Lackawanna and Western RR and the Erie RR cut through the high ground, connecting the industrial coal regions with the wider eastern markets. Major water infrastructure is prominent here, notably the Watres Reservoir and the Elmhurst Reservoir, which punctuate the landscape of Madison and Spring Brook townships.

Community life at the time centered around numerous crossroads and small hamlets like Tooley Corners and Daleville. Genealogists will find essential landmarks recorded, including the Welch Ch near Spring Brook Corners and the Covington Sch. The map also captures specialized terrain features like the Mullen Swamp and the distinct ridge known as The Hogback, providing a detailed look at the rural character of the region before late-20th-century development altered these traditional boundaries.