1954 Map of Stillwater

About this map

The winding course of Fishing Creek and its many tributaries, including Raven Creek and Pine Creek, defines the agricultural and forested landscape of the Columbia and Luzerne County borderlands. Small rural settlements like New Columbus, Stillwater, and Jonestown serve as local hubs, connected by a network of roads that weave through named terrain such as Creveling Hill and Tubbs Hill. The map reveals a community deeply rooted in its landscape, evidenced by numerous family-named landmarks and historical sites. Local genealogy researchers will find significant value in the distribution of small burying grounds, such as Boston Cem, Thompson Cem, and Dodson Cem, alongside rural social centers like the Zaner Sch and St James Ch. From the Boy Scout Camp in the northwest to the industrial presence of a Shale Quarry and several sand pits, the map documents a mid-century balance between natural resource extraction and established township life.