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1957 Map of Ulster

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Ulster
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Sugar Creek winds through the southern reaches of this Bradford County landscape, where the Roosevelt Highway parallels the water to connect the settlements of Burlington and Luthers Mills. To the east, the Susquehanna River and the Lehigh Valley railroad line define a narrow corridor of transport and commerce. The map reveals a deeply etched topography of hills and hollows, such as Peas Hill and Toad Hollow, which dictated the placement of small rural communities and family-named landmarks.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the numerous burial grounds, including the Luthers Mills Cem, Mitchell Cem, and Gustin Cem. Distinctive local markers like the Covered Bridge near Luthers Mills and Totem Park near Ulster provide concrete evidence of the area's mid-century character. The presence of Mountain Lake and its accompanying Mountain Lake Ch suggests a focal point for upland community life away from the river valley.