1976 Map of Twelvemile Pond

About this map

Sandyville and the surrounding wilderness of Pike County appear in high detail on this orthophotograph, which was prepared from aerial imagery captured in late 1976. This specific type of survey combines the visual accuracy of a photograph with the geometric precision of a topographic map, revealing the dense forest cover and complex wetlands characteristic of the Pocono region. In the southern portion of the sheet, the residential layout of Forest Park is visible, while the northern reaches are dominated by significant water bodies and marshlands. The landscape is defined by the dark, still waters of Twelvemile Pond and Porters Lake, nestled among topographic landmarks like Pine Flats and the expanse of Nebo Swamp. This map provides a clear look at the area's rural development and natural drainage patterns just before the late-century growth of the region.