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2010 Map of Ransom

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Ransom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Susquehanna River carves a deep path through Wyoming County, Pennsylvania, anchoring a landscape where small riverfront hamlets like Wyoanna, Ransom, and West Falls maintain their historical proximity to the water. This 2010 survey illustrates the persistence of these settlements alongside newer infrastructure, such as the Scranton Municipal Airport situated on the plateau near Griffin Hill. The geography is defined by narrow creek valleys and steep ridges, including Coolbaugh Mountain and Bald Mountain, which constrain development to the winding road corridors.

Local landmarks such as Buttermilk Falls and the Falling Springs Reservoir speak to the region's managed water resources and natural features. Genealogists can locate several established burial grounds including Post Hill Cemetery and Mountain View Cemetery. The map also captures the agricultural and residential pockets of Newton Center and Milwaukee, showing the transition from the river valley to the higher elevations of the surrounding hills.