2010 Map of Sterling

About this map

Sterling and its surrounding hamlets in Wayne County are defined by a complex network of glacial ponds and small dams that feed the headwaters of several major regional drainage systems. The landscape transitions from the northern reach of Roaring Brook near Madisonville to the southeastern highlands of Pocono Springs, where residential developments are carved into the woodland around Pocono Peak Lake. Small airfields like Air Haven Airport and Spring Hill Airpark indicate the area's modern character as a recreational and residential retreat. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites such as Freytown Cemetery and Jericho Cemetery, which remain as fixed points amidst the changing rural landscape. The southern portion of the sheet highlights the emergence of the Lehigh River and the West Fork Lehigh River, showing the importance of water management through numerous structures like Larsen Dam and Crystal Lake Dam.