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1966 Map of Rowland

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Rowland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Lackawaxen River cuts a deep, winding path through the northern reaches of Pike County, accompanied by the rails of the Lackawaxen and Stourbridge. This mid-century landscape is defined by its water and woods, with the expansive Delaware State Forest and Blooming Grove hunting grounds covering much of the southern terrain. Small, isolated settlements like Glen Eyre, Rowland, and Bohemia dot the river valley and upland ridges, connected by winding mountain roads.

Genealogists and local historians will find several key landmarks preserved here, including the Mt Moriah Cem near Kimble and the Pillar of Fire Ch at Germantown. The map reveals a complex hydraulic network of wetlands and upland lakes, from the large Lake Greeley and Lake Giles to specialized features like Fish Cabin Swamp and Steam Mill Swamp. Unique topographical markers such as Shimers Rock Cut and Ridgeway Falls underscore the dramatic relief of this portion of the Poconos during the 1960s.