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1997 Map of Shohola

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Shohola
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2000
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2000

About this map

Lackawaxen and the adjacent Delaware River serve as the centerpiece for this Northeastern Pennsylvania landscape, where historical infrastructure and conservation efforts intersect. The presence of the Roebling Bridge and the Zane Grey Museum near the confluence of the Lackawaxen River highlights the area's transition from a working river valley to a site of cultural preservation. To the north, the Minisink Battlefield County Park Monument commemorates local Revolutionary War history, while the sprawling State Game Lands No 116 and State Game Lands No 180 indicate the shift toward protected recreation and wildlife management.

Rural development is clustered around water bodies like Walker Lake and Twin Lakes, with small settlements such as Shohola and Greeley maintaining their character. Local heritage is preserved in the German Hill Cem and churches like St Anna Ch, documenting the community's genealogical roots. The terrain is marked by significant natural features, including Shohola Falls and the winding Shohola Creek, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Shohola region.