1943 Map of Twelvemile Pond

About this map

Delaware State Forest and the Stillwater Natural Area dominate this landscape in Pike and Monroe Counties, characterized by a complex network of glacial wetlands and headwater streams. The presence of Hunters Range Sch along the central roadway highlights the rural infrastructure serving this region during the mid-20th century. Local social and recreational life is anchored by established clusters such as the Porters Lake Club, Beaver Run Club, and Tamiment, which sit among dense hydrology including Twelvemile Pond and Lake Minisink. The terrain is defined by a series of north-south ridges, notably Big Ridge and Flat Ridge, which channel the Bush Kill and Shohola Creek. This topography created a mosaic of bogs and swamps, such as Big Swamp and Painter Swamp, that dictated the placement of early settlements like Sandyville and Forest Park.