2016 Map of Thompson

About this map

Thompson and Jackson anchor this region of Susquehanna County, where the landscape is defined by the high divides between the Tunkhannock Cr and the Starrucca Cr drainage. Small settlements like Gelatt, Ararat, and Smiley are linked by a network of historic routes including the Great Bend Tpke and the Old Newburgh Tpke. For those tracing local history, the map identifies numerous family and community landmarks, such as Fairmount Cem and the East Jackson Cem. The topography is punctuated by prominent rises like Slocum Hill and Snake Hill, while the eastern portion of the quadrangle is characterized by a high concentration of glacial features, including Fiddle Lake, Hathaway Lake, and several marshy areas like Sinkhole Swamp. This detailed survey documents the persistent rural character and the enduring patterns of transit that have shaped these Pennsylvania townships.