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1946 Map of Tunkhannock

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Tunkhannock
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

The Susquehanna River winds through this mid-century landscape, anchoring a network of rail lines and rural settlements across Wyoming and Susquehanna Counties. The transport economy of the era is evident in the dual rail infrastructure, featuring the Lehigh Valley RR and the Delaware Lackawanna and Western RR, which connected small hubs like Dimock Sta and Hopbottom (Foster Sta) to regional markets. Recreational and social landmarks punctuate the landscape, from the shores of Lake Carey and Lake Winola to St Andrews Camp.

Upland from the river valleys, the terrain is defined by family-named peaks such as Avery Mtn and Sheldon Hill, alongside numerous local cemeteries including Bunnell Cem and Strickland Cem. Early aviation history is represented by the Skyhaven Landing Field and a nearby Airway Beacon, marking the transition into the modern era while the map still maintains a dense network of country schools like Eatonville Sch and Castle Sch.