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1954 Map of Califon

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Califon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The South Branch Raritan River cuts a deep path through the northwestern corner of this landscape, anchoring the settlement at Califon where the Central Railroad of New Jersey follows the narrow valley floor. The geography is defined by the prominent Fox Hill Range and the rising elevations of Hell Mtn and Cushetunk Mountain, creating a varied topography of ridges and hollows that influenced the dispersal of small communities like Mountainville and Cokesbury.

Evidence of local industry and social structure is scattered throughout the hills, from the Bunn Mine near the Morris County line to the prominent State Reformatory further south. For those researching local families, the map provides precise locations for several burial grounds including Union Cem and Fairmount Cem, alongside rural educational centers such as Apgars Corner Sch and Bissell Sch. The convergence of rail lines and early road networks through Lebanon and Potterstown illustrates the mid-century transportation patterns of this Hunterdon County region.