1955 Map of Belvidere

About this map

Belvidere serves as a focal point for this survey, situated at the confluence of the Delaware River and the Pequest River. The landscape is defined by the sharp bends of the Delaware, which carves through the terrain between Upper Mount Bethel in Pennsylvania and Lower Mount Bethel in New Jersey. Local infrastructure from the mid-20th century is well-documented, featuring a dense network of rail lines including the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Lehigh and Hudson River, and the Erie Lackawanna. These routes connect industrial and rural sites like the Bridgeville Station and Roxburg Station. To the east, the rising elevations of Jenny Jump Mountain and Jenny Jump State Forest contrast with the river valley settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Hazen Cem and Hillside Cem, alongside smaller communities like Buttzville, Oxford, and Montana.