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2011 Map of Bound Brook

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bound Brook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Raritan River and the historic Delaware and Raritan Canal form the industrial and geographic backbone of this central New Jersey corridor. The landscape is defined by the convergence of water and rail, centered on the Bound Brook Junction and the manufacturing legacy of Johns-Manville. To the north, the elevation rises sharply toward Second Watchung Mountain, where the Chimney Rock Gorge and Washington Valley Reservoir offer a distinct contrast to the dense riverfront settlements.

Genealogical interest is particularly high given the density of historic burial sites, including the Van Nest Burying Ground and the Holy Ghost Carpatho-Russian Cemetery. The map also captures specialized communities like Zarephath, home to its own Zarapheth Post Office, and the Ukrainian Village near the Millstone River. These pockets of cultural and religious history are preserved alongside modern infrastructure like Kupper Airport and the sprawling residential growth of Martinsville and Finderne.