1955 Map of Bristol

About this map

The industrial and residential corridors of Burlington and Bristol flank the Delaware River in this mid-century survey, which reveals the dense network of transport and settlement defining the region. The landscape transitions from the developed riverfronts of Roebling and Florence to the historic inland communities like Timbuctoo and Mount Holly. The river itself is dominated by significant landforms such as Burlington Island and Newbold Island, while the surrounding terrain is increasingly partitioned by the Pennsylvania Turnpike and New Jersey Turnpike.