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1955 Map of Bloomsbury

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Bloomsbury
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Pohatcong Creek and the Musconetcong River carve through a landscape of parallel ridges in this mid-century survey of the Warren and Hunterdon county border. The map reveals a complex infrastructure layer where the historic Morris Canal traces the contours of Scotts Mountain, running roughly parallel to modern transportation corridors. The industrial and transit history of the region is evident in the dense network of rail lines, including the Lackawanna RR and the New Jersey Central RR, which connect rural hubs like Bloomsbury and Stewartsville.

Smaller settlements and localized landmarks provide specific genealogical and historical value. From Kennedy Mills and Allens Mills to the Bethlehem Sch and a Fish Hatchery near Asbury, the map documents the community footprint before late 20th-century development altered the character of these valley towns. Natural features like Hakihokake Creek and Lows Hollow define the rural pockets between the prominent peaks of Pohatcong Mountain and Musconetcong Mountain.