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1943 Map of Skytop

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Skytop
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Skytop and the surrounding plateau regions of the Pocono Mountain range define this landscape as it appeared in the mid-20th century. The area is characterized by a high density of recreational and social institutions, including the Hiawatha Club, Camp Girard, and Camp Canadensis, alongside the fishing grounds of the Easton Anglers. These settlements and private clubs are linked by a network of primitive tracks like the Snow Road and well-defined water systems such as Brodhead Creek and the Bush Kill.

The terrain is heavily marked by wetlands and ridges, from the broad Ivan Swamp to the high elevations of Dancing Ridge. Distinctive landmarks such as the Lookout Tower and Fire Tower indicate the active forest management of the era. The presence of McComas Chapel near the southern boundary and various falls like Spruce Cabin Falls and Leavitt Falls provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of Monroe and Pike Counties.