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1946 Map of Moscow

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Moscow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Moosic Mountains dominate the northwestern horizon of this region, which was mapped following the Second World War with later revisions reflecting mid-century growth. The town of Moscow serves as a central hub, where the Lackawanna RR and Erie RR create a critical transit corridor through the Roaring Brook valley. This intersection of rail lines and early roads supported a landscape of scattered rural communities and crossroads, including Tooley Corners, Quinlan Corners, and Spring Brook Corners.

Notable for local history researchers are the numerous educational and religious sites, such as the Covington Sch and the Welch Ch located in the southwestern quadrant. The terrain is characterized by extensive water management and marshlands, including the Elmhurst Reservoir, Watres Reservoir, and the broad reaches of Union Mill Swamp. These features, alongside family-named landmarks like Hollisters and Fells Corners, trace the development of Lackawanna County's highland interior during a period of transition.