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1943 Map of Skytop

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Skytop
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Skytop and Canadensis anchor this mid-century portrait of the Poconos, where the intersection of recreation and rugged terrain is clearly defined. The landscape is dotted with early 20th-century recreational sites like the Hiawatha Club and Easton Anglers, alongside established youth retreats such as Camp Canadensis and Camp Girard. These settlements and camps are interconnected by winding mountain roads that follow the natural drainage of Brodhead Creek and the Bush Kill.

Hydrographic features dominate the terrain, from the Indian Ladder Falls near Mountain Lake to the sprawling wetlands of Panther Swamp and Kintz Swamp. For local historians and genealogists, the map preserves specific landmarks like McComas Chapel and the various lookout and fire towers that once monitored the vast timberlands. The survey also captures numerous small water bodies like Browns Lake and Ransberry Pond, which served as local landmarks for generations in the Barrett and Porter townships.