1946 Map of Ransom

About this map

The Susquehanna River carves a deep valley through this Pennsylvania landscape, serving as a natural boundary between Wyoming, Luzerne, and Lackawanna counties. In the post-war era, the riverside communities of West Falls, Wyoanna, and Ransom were connected by the rail lines of Conrail and the historic Sullivan Trail. The eastern hills are dominated by local infrastructure and institutional landmarks, notably the Ransom-Newton State Hospital and the Scranton Airport near Schultzville. Local genealogy is well-preserved through several family-named landmarks and sacred spaces, including Mountain View Cem, Post Hill Cem, and the Bethel Ch. This topographic record also highlights the region's diverse water features, from the dramatic Buttermilk Falls to the high-elevation Falling Springs Reservoir and Fords Lake, illustrating the complex drainage patterns feeding into the Susquehanna during the mid-20th century.