Join Free
1968 Map of Orson, 1978 Print
Loading...
Loading map...

1968 Map of Orson

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Wayne County highlands are defined by a dense network of glacial lakes and the headwaters of the Lackawanna River system in the late 1960s. High points like Mount Ararat and Sugarloaf Mountain overlook a landscape where small settlements such as Orson and Poyntelle are linked by the winding paths of the D & H Erie-Lackawanna and various segments of Old Railroad Grade. This topography reflects the region's transition from a rail-dependent rural economy to a recreational and agricultural landscape, evidenced by the numerous named water bodies including Belmont Lake, Lake Lorain, and Independent Lake. Local life is anchored at Orson Ch and the Township Sch near Lakewood, while the western edge of the sheet follows the boundary between Wayne Co and Susquehanna Co.

Find a feature on this map

52 named features on this map. Tap any name to fly to it.

Don’t see what you’re looking for? This feature index may not catch every label — zoom into the map to look around manually.

Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

Editions of this 1968 Orson Map

Historical Maps of Ararat Township Through Time

31 maps found

Featured Locations

Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain