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1933 Map of Starrucca

Name: 1933 Topographic Map of Starrucca
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1933
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1933

About this map

Hancock sits at a major transit nexus where the West Branch Delaware River meets the heavy rail infrastructure of the early 20th century. This 1933 edition highlights a landscape defined by its complex topography and the competing interests of three major rail lines, including the Erie Railroad and the New York Ontario and Western RR. The terrain of Preston and Scott townships is dotted with numerous small water bodies like Lake Como and Poyntelle Lake, alongside high points such as Mount Ararat and Sugarloaf Mtn.

Rural community life is well-documented through a dense network of country schools and churches, from Shehawken Sch and the Shehawken Cem to the Church Hill Rock Lake Ch. The map also captures the seasonal character of the region, featuring several recreation-based landmarks such as Camp Wayne and Camp Geneva. These features, alongside the Cadosia Factories, illustrate a transition from traditional agriculture and industry toward the early 20th-century resort and summer camp economy.