1954 Map of Bernardsville

About this map

Bernardsville Mountain and the ridge lines of First Watching Mtn frame this mid-century look at the suburbanizing landscape of Somerset and Morris counties. The map captures a moment when historic milling sites like Van Dorans Mills and Osborn Mills sat alongside modern institutional developments, most notably the expansive grounds of the Lyons VA Hosp. Large private estates and recreational grounds, including the Somerset Hills Golf Course, dominate the higher elevations, while the eastern lowlands show the early conservation boundaries of the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.