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1946 Map of Olyphant

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Olyphant
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Lackawanna River corridor serves as the industrial and social spine of this Lackawanna County valley, where the rails of the Delaware and Hudson and Conrail lines connect a dense string of coal-country settlements. From the boroughs of Olyphant and Blakely to the heights of Prospect Hill, the landscape is defined by its anthracite heritage, evidenced by numerous Strip Mines that dot the surrounding ridges.

Institutional landmarks like the St Nicholas Orphanage and St Marys Villa highlight the region's community history, while several local educational centers such as Blakely High Sch and Jessup High Sch are clearly marked. To the east, the terrain rises into the Moosic Mountains, where the Scrub Oak Fire Tower overlooks a network of reservoirs and the recreational Moosic Lakes, providing a stark contrast to the busy river valley below.