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1946 Map of Olyphant

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

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Lackawanna County coal towns and boroughs follow the industrial valley of the Lackawanna River during the mid-20th century. The dense urban corridor comprising Olyphant, Blakely, Dickson City, and Dunmore reveals a landscape heavily influenced by the presence of the Conrail and Delaware And Hudson railroads. Beyond the residential clusters and high schools like Peckville Sch and Jessup High Sch, the terrain rises toward the Moosic Lakes and the Scrub Oak Fire Tower, marking the transition from industrial valley floor to wooded uplands.

Institutional landmarks such as the St Nicholas Orphanage and St Marys Villa highlight the area's social history, while numerous religious sites, including Holy Ghost Ch and St Michaels Cem, reflect the ethnic heritage of the mining communities. The complex system of water management is evident in the string of upland basins, from Olyphant Reservoir No 3 to the Marshwood Reservoir, which supported the region's expanding infrastructure.