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1955 Map of Bristol

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Bristol
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The Delaware River defines the geography of this mid-century industrial and residential corridor, separating Bristol, Pennsylvania, from Burlington, New Jersey. Large river features like Burlington Island and Newbold Island sit adjacent to bustling riverfront settlements including the company town of Roebling and the growing residential tracts of Margo Gardens and Winder Village. The map documents a landscape in transition as the New Jersey Turnpike and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Extension carve through established farmland, connecting the region's diverse communities.

Local history is preserved in the detailed labeling of small settlements and cultural sites, such as the historically significant village of Timbuctoo and Sutton Memorial Chapel. Educational and social infrastructure is well-represented, from Lafayette Elementary Sch to the Odd Fellows Cem. The presence of major rail lines like Amtrak and Conrail underscores the area's role as a vital transportation artery between Philadelphia and Trenton during the post-war era.