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1955 Map of Belvidere

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Belvidere
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Delaware River serves as the central artery of this region, carved by the natural flow of the Pequest River and Beaver Brook toward the county seat of Belvidere. This 1955 survey captures the transition from old rail corridors to modern transit, featuring the Conrail line and remnants like the Old RR Grade near Manunka Chunk. The topography is dominated by the steep slopes of Jenny Jump Mountain and Scotts Mountain, which define the settlement patterns in the valleys below.

Local history is reflected in the numerous small communities such as Sarepta, Bridgeville, and Buttzville, along with rural landmarks like the Cornish Ch and the quiet grounds of Jenny Jump State Forest. From the river islands like Macks Island and Dildine Island to the higher elevations of Mt No More, the map documents a landscape of established hamlets and industrial footprints like the Quarry and Gravel Pit during the mid-century era.