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1954 Map of Branchville

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Branchville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Kittatinny Mountain dominates the western landscape of Sussex County, where the Appalachian Trail traces the high ridges of Stokes State Forest and High Point State Park. Below these heights, the land transitions into a valley of farming hamlets and small crossroads, including Beemerville, Wykertown, and Pellettown. The regional economy is anchored by the borough of Branchville and the nearby Sussex Airport, with the Lehigh and New England railroad cutting a path through the southern townships of Frankford and Lafayette.

Tracing the waterways like Papakating Creek and Paulins Kill reveals a pattern of early settlement focused on drainage and transport. Genealogists can find localized landmarks such as the Frankford Plains Ch and Branchville Cem, alongside institutional features like the State School of Conservation. The map's detailed topography illustrates the sharp contrast between the mountain's steep slopes and the lower-lying agricultural plains of Frankford Plains.