
Hancock sits at the confluence of the West Branch Delaware River and East Branch Delaware River, serving as a vital transportation hub in the 1920s. This survey, drafted by D.H. Watson, reveals a landscape defined by the intersection of major rail lines and rugged river valleys. The Erie R R follows the main course of the Delaware River, supported by numerous industrial points such as Sands Switch and McCoy Switch. To the north, Cadosia and its associated Cadosia Factories mark the junction with the New York Ontario and Western RR. The map illustrates the era's reliance on these rail networks for local industry and transit, connecting remote outposts like Stockport Sta and the Careyville School to the larger region. Steep terrain features like Point Mtn and deep ravines such as Cobas Hollow hem in the river-bottom settlements.
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