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1965 Map of Sterling

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Sterling
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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Wallenpaupack Creek and its western branch dominate the northern drainage of this Pocono plateau landscape, where the border of Wayne and Lackawanna counties splits several townships. In the mid-1960s, the region maintained a mix of small agricultural hamlets like Quicktown and Madisonville alongside growing recreational and infrastructure developments. Local education and community history are anchored by landmarks such as the Drinker Sch and the Jericho Cem.

Transport and industry are evident through the Conrail line and several extraction sites, including a Quarry and various gravel pits. The terrain is defined by significant wetlands such as Thousand Acre Swamp and English Swamp, which feed into the headwaters of the Lehigh River. Notable water bodies like Henry Lake and the newer developments near Big Bass Lake illustrate the area's transition toward a vacation and residential destination during this era.