2019 Map of Thornhurst

About this map

The Lehigh River carves a central path through this portion of the Pocono plateau, serving as the boundary between Lackawanna and Monroe counties. This landscape is defined by its transition from traditional crossroads settlements like Clifton and Thornhurst to modern lakeside residential developments. The area around Locust Lakes Village and Arrowhead Lake illustrates the mid-to-late 20th-century growth of recreational communities centered on managed water bodies. Local history is anchored by several burial grounds, including Clifton Cem and the United Methodist Cem near the riverbanks. The eastern half of the map is dominated by the sprawling wetlands and glacial lakes of the state game lands, featuring Bradys Lake and numerous marshy basins like Spring Swamp, showcasing the hydrologic complexity of the region before the creeks descend into the Lehigh valley.