1948 Map of Waymart

About this map

Industrial activity and institutional land use define this 1948 topographic study of the ridge-and-valley landscape between Carbondale and the surrounding plateau. The Lackawanna River corridor serves as a busy transportation hub, hosting the Erie Railroad, the Delaware and Hudson Railroad, and the New York Ontario and Western Railway. These lines support the anthracite-rich valley while navigating the steep climb over the Moosic Mountains. To the east, the terrain transitions into a cluster of smaller settlements and agricultural tracts, including Waymart and South Canaan. Significant local landmarks are carefully noted, such as the Fairview State Hospital and the Russian Monastery, illustrating the diverse social and religious institutions established in this part of Wayne County. Numerous small water bodies like Lake Lodore and Keen Pond dot the eastern plains, while the western heights are managed for water storage at Brownell Reservoir and its associated basins.