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1946 Map of Moscow

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Moscow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Moosic Mountains anchor the northwestern portion of this landscape, defining the rugged geography of Lackawanna County as it appeared following the mid-century. The Conrail line cuts a diagonal path through the terrain, connecting the borough of Moscow with Elmhurst and the larger industrial center of Scranton beyond the western boundary. This transportation corridor shaped the growth of numerous rural crossroads such as Tooley Corners and Quinlan Corners.

Water management and local industry are evident through the presence of the Watres Reservoir, Elmhurst Reservoir, and Curtis Reservoir, which punctuate the valleys between Coon Hill and The Hogback. The map details a network of community landmarks including the Welch Ch near Spring Brook Corners and the Covington Sch further east. The transition from industrial rail use to modern highway infrastructure is documented through purple photorevisions, showing the development of major routes through Madison and Covington townships.