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1955 Map of Bloomsbury

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Bloomsbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Musconetcong River valley serves as a primary corridor for transportation and settlement in this mid-century survey of the Warren and Hunterdon county border. The landscape is defined by the parallel ridges of Scotts Mountain, Pohatcong Mountain, and Musconetcong Mountain, which channel the region's infrastructure. Major rail lines, including the Lehigh Valley RR and the Central RR of New Jersey, navigate the gaps alongside historical water routes like the Morris Canal.

Settlement patterns show a concentration of small villages and milling sites such as Bloomsbury, Stewartsville, and Kennedy Mills. The map details the transition from industrial transport to mid-century road networks, while preserving older landmarks like Union Ch and various local schools. Researchers can trace the path of Hakihokake Creek and Lopatcong Creek as they descend from the uplands toward the valley floors.