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1967 Map of White Mills

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of White Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Lackawaxen River winds through the heart of Wayne County, serving as the industrial and transit corridor for the community of White Mills. This 1967 survey reflects a landscape shaped by both water and rail, with the Erie-Lackawanna line paralleling the river's path past Indian Orchard. Settlement patterns are distinctly concentrated around high points and water bodies, seen in the clustered buildings of Beach Lake and the rural crossroads at Berlin Center.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, including several denominational anchors like St Josephs Ch and Smith Hill Ch. The era's recreational and community character is evident in the presence of Camp Munsee and a Drive-in Theater near the river bend. Terrain features such as Vine Hill and Rattlesnake Ridge define the local topography, while numerous small ponds like Suydam Pond and Butcher Pond suggest the high water table of the surrounding plateau.