The Passaic River and the sweeping wetlands of the Great Swamp anchor this 2019 survey of the suburban corridor where Morris, Somerset, and Union Counties meet. The landscape is defined by the ridge of Stony Hill and the parallel heights of First Watchung Mtn and Second Watchung Mtn, which have historically channeled development into the valley floors. Established communities like Chatham, Summit, and New Providence are shown in detail, alongside smaller locales such as Meyersville and the intentional community of Free Acres. Genealogists will find numerous burial sites noted, including the North Plainfield Burying Ground Cem and Saint Vincent Cem. The map also traces the route of the Morristown & Erie RR as it threads through the towns of Gillette and Stirling, illustrating the enduring rail-oriented settlement patterns of the region.
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1888 · Plainfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Morristown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Lake Hopatcong
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1891 · Somerville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Plainfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Somerville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Morristown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Lake Hopatcong
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Lake Hopatcong
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Morristown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500