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2023 Map of Boonton

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Boonton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Wildcat Ridge and the Stony Brook Mountains dominate the central landscape of this Morris County region, where the rugged terrain has historically dictated the patterns of local settlement. The Rockaway River winds through the southern half of the quadrangle, passing through the established community of Boonton and near the Boonton Reservoir. This area is characterized by numerous glacial lakes and man-made reservoirs, including the expansive Splitrock Reservoir and smaller bodies like Stickle Pond and Lake Ricabear.

Genealogists and local historians can find several significant burial sites, such as the Marcella Cem near Union Chapel and the Hibernia Cem located near the old mining infrastructure indicated by the Righter Mine Trl. The transition from industrial hamlets like Hibernia and Meriden to residential developments such as Smoke Rise and White Meadow Lake reflects the area's evolution from a resource-dependent economy to a suburban landscape integrated with its natural water features.