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1946 Map of Ransom

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Ransom
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Susquehanna River carves a deep path through the Wyoming and Lackawanna County lines, anchoring a landscape where agricultural plateaus meet industrial transport corridors. Near the river’s edge, the Conrail line and the Sullivan Trail parallel the water, connecting small settlements like Wyoanna and Ransom. The presence of the Ransom-Newton State Hospital and its associated hospital cemetery indicates the area's role in institutional care during the mid-20th century.

Upland from the river valley, the terrain rises toward peaks like Griffin Hill and Bald Mtn, where recreational and infrastructure features like the Scranton Airport and various Campgrounds appear. Local community life is evidenced by a network of rural schools and houses of worship, including the Falls-Overfield Sch and Bethel Ch. Water resources are significant throughout the quadrangle, ranging from the Falling Springs Reservoir to the northern reaches of Fords Lake.