1955 Map of Bound Brook
USGS Topo · Published 1963About this map
The Raritan River and its parallel companion, the Delaware and Raritan Canal, anchor this mid-century portrait of Somerset County. Industry and transportation dominate the landscape, with the Central RR of New Jersey and Lehigh Valley RR cutting through the urbanized corridors of Somerville, Bound Brook, and Manville. Beyond the industrial zones and the Veterans Administration Supply Depot, the terrain rises sharply into the First Watchung Mountain and Second Watchung Mountain, separated by the Washington Valley Res. This era shows a community in transition, where legacy sites like the Van Nest Burying Ground and Alma White College sit near expanding suburban developments and specialized enclaves like Ukrainian Village. Landmarks such as Chimney Rock and numerous hilltop radio towers overlook the valley's complex network of brooks and reservoirs.
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