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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

Moscow serves as a primary hub within this pocket of the Moosic Mountains, where the Roaring Brook and the Conrail (Lackawanna) railroad corridor dictated the expansion of early settlements. The landscape is defined by its water management and agricultural origins, evidenced by the numerous named swamps and reservoirs like Elmhurst Reservoir and Panther Reservoir, alongside smaller family-named landmarks such as Hazard Pond and Benjamin Pond.

Rural life in the mid-20th century is well-documented through isolated community anchors, including the Welch Ch, the Covington Sch, and crossroads like Quinlan Corners and Spring Brook Corners. The rugged topography of The Hogback and Panther Hill restricted development to specific valleys, preserving the distinct boundaries of Elmhurst and Madison. Genealogists will find particular value in the placement of the Fairview Memorial Estate Cemetery and St Catherines Cem, which remain as fixed points amidst the changing transportation routes of the Erie Tracks.