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1943 Map of Portland

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Portland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

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The Delaware Water Gap dominates this river-valley landscape, where the Delaware River carves through the Kittatinny Mountains at the border of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. In the early 1940s, this corridor was a vital intersection of transportation and recreation. Four different railroads, including the Delaware Lackawanna and Western and the New York Susquehanna and Western, trace the riverbanks and mountain passes, serving industrial needs while providing access to sites like Camp Weygadt (B S of A) and Camp Kiwanis.

Settlements such as Columbia and Portland anchor the river crossings, while the eastern plateau in New Jersey is dotted with rural landmarks like St James Church and several local schools. Of particular interest is the Lake Susquehanna Airport (Abandoned) near Vail, signaling a shift in local aviation as the era transitioned. The presence of the Hainesburg RR Sta and numerous named creeks like Paulins Kill and Slateford Creek illustrates a well-developed network of rail and waterpower that defined these valley communities.