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2016 Map of Thornhurst

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Thornhurst
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Lehigh River carves a winding path through this corner of the Pocono plateau, serving as a natural boundary where Lackawanna, Monroe, and Luzerne counties meet. The settlement of Thornhurst sits along the river's banks, marking a transition from the dense forest to the residential developments that define the modern era. To the north, the village of Clifton and the nearby Clifton Cem offer points of interest for genealogists tracing early families in the township.

The landscape is characterized by a high density of water features and planned communities. Arrowhead Lake and Locust Lakes Village illustrate the mid-to-late 20th-century shift toward recreational land use. Significant wetland areas like Selfice Swamp and large bodies of water such as Bradys Lake and Big Bass Lake dominate the eastern and southern portions of the map. Traces of older rural life remain visible in the placement of the Pine Grove Cem and Locust Ridge Cem, providing valuable anchors for local history research.