1997 Map of Riegelsville

About this map

The Delaware River serves as the focal point for this late-1990s geography, where the border between Pennsylvania and New Jersey is defined by the water's path and the adjacent Delaware Canal State Park. The industrial history of the region is anchored by the Durham Furnace near the mouth of Cooks Creek, a site of significant local heritage. The settlement patterns reflect a rural landscape punctuated by small crossroads and river towns, including Riegelsville and Kintnersville. Steep elevations like Hexenkopf Hill and Musconetcong Mountain rise sharply from the valley floor, creating a landscape of high ridges and narrow creek beds. Cultural landmarks are densely distributed throughout, with numerous local institutions such as Durham Union Ch, Marienstein Ch, and Durham Sch serving the community. Large tracts of protected territory, including State Game Lands No 56 and Ringing Rocks County Park, preserve the wooded character of the Bucks County and Northampton County terrain.