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2023 Map of Chatham

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Chatham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Great Swamp dominates the northwestern landscape of this Morris County region, serving as a natural buffer between the settlements of New Vernon and Gillette. The Passaic River meanders through the central valley, defining the borders between Morris, Union, and Somerset counties while connecting a dense network of suburban communities including Chatham, Summit, and Berkeley Heights. This topography is shaped by the prominent ridgelines of First Watchung Mountain and Second Watchung Mountain, which hem in the southern residential corridors of Plainfield and Scotch Plains.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of established burial grounds, such as Fair Mount Cem and Saint Mary's Roman Catholic Cem, marking the long-standing community centers of the area. The transit infrastructure is anchored by the Morristown & Erie RR, which parallels the river and links historical industrial nodes like Millington and Stirling. Notable local landmarks range from Watchung Lake to the research hub of Murray Hill, illustrating the transition from preserved wetlands to modern technological centers.