1948 Map of Allentown

About this map

Allentown serves as the central hub of this agricultural and residential landscape in the late 1940s, situated at the intersection of several regional routes and defined by its proximity to Conines Millpond. The map reveals a high concentration of named corners and crossroads, such as Pages Corner, Eilers Corner, and Cooleys Corner, which suggest a long-established pattern of local land ownership. Significant social and industrial infrastructure is visible, including Doctor Farmers Hospital, the Allentown Water Works, and the Trenton-Robbinsville Airport to the northwest. The terrain is drained by a network of waterways including Assunpink Creek and Doctors Creek, which historically supported milling operations at sites like Kirbys Mills and Homes Mills. Special-use facilities like Greyhound Kennels and Nelson Nurseries highlight the varied economic activity of the area during this post-war period.