2013 Map of Promised Land

About this map

The Pocono Mountains define this high-altitude landscape, characterized by an intricate network of glacial lakes and wetlands in Pike County. The settlement of Promised Land sits at the heart of the quadrangle, positioned between Promised Land Lake and Lower Lake. This area reflects a mid-to-late 20th-century transition toward recreational and seasonal residential development, seen in the plotted streets of Tanglewood Estate and Sky View Lake. Preservation efforts are anchored by the Bruce Lake Natural Area, which protects Bruce Lake and Egypt Meadow Lake from encroaching development. To the south, the terrain rises toward Mud Pond Mountain and East Mountain, while the High Knob Fire Tower stands as a sentinel over the surrounding ridges, including Big Dam Ridge and Rock Oak Ridge. The presence of small hamlets like Blooming Grove and Roemersville suggests older crossroads communities that have persisted alongside newer lakeside developments.