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1946 Map of Olyphant

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Olyphant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Lackawanna River corridor serves as the industrial and residential heart of this mid-century survey, anchoring a dense network of boroughs and railroads. Heavy rail presence, including the New York Ontario and Western RR and the Erie RR, traces the valley floor, connecting centers like Olyphant, Blakely, and Dickson City. These coal-era settlements are marked by numerous educational and religious institutions, such as Blakely High Sch and the St Nicholas Orphanage.

Beyond the valley, the Moosic Mountains rise to the east, dotted with a complex system of reservoirs including Olyphant Reservoir No 1 and Dunmore Reservoir No 4. This upland terrain provides a stark contrast to the urbanized river valley, featuring the Scrub Oak Fire Tower and the Moosic Lakes community. The map captures the region at a time of peak infrastructure, where every run and brook, like Nay Aug Brook and Roaring Brook, was harnessed for local water supply and industry.