1965 Map of Shohola

About this map

Shohola and Lackawaxen sit at a prominent bend in the Delaware River during the mid-1960s, a period marked by the transition of the regional transportation network. The Conrail line follows the river's winding course, mirroring the historical path of trade and travel through the Shohola highlands. On the New York side of the border, the Minisink Battleground Park monument commemorates local history, while the surrounding landscape is defined by a series of upland lakes such as Walker Lake, Twin Lakes, and Sylvania Lake. This survey captures the rural social fabric of Pike County through its distribution of community landmarks, including the Shohola School and several country churches like St Anns Ch and St Jacobi Ch. The map also details the extensive State Game Lands No 116, showing a terrain deeply integrated with both conservation and long-standing river settlements.