1962 Map of Scranton

About this map

Scranton and Wilkes-Barre anchor the coal-rich Wyoming Valley, where a dense network of towns like Carbondale, Dunmore, and Pittston follows the path of the Lackawanna River. This 1970s revision reflects a mid-century landscape where heavy rail corridors, including the Erie Lackawanna RR and Lehigh Valley RR, navigate the high ridges of the Pocono Mountains and Moosic Mountains. To the east, the map reveals the critical water infrastructure of the New York City watershed, featuring the Ashokan Reservoir, Rondout Res, and Neversink Res within the Catskill Park. The terrain transitions from the industrial heart of Pennsylvania toward the Hudson River valley, passing through the Shawangunk Mountains and the historic grounds of the United States Military Academy near Bear Mountain. The mapping of major thoroughfares like the New York State Thruway highlights the growing connectivity between the mid-Atlantic’s urban and recreational hubs.