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1955 Map of Chatham, 1961 Print
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1955 Map of Chatham

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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The Great Swamp dominates the western landscape of this mid-century survey, bordered by the established communities of New Vernon and Green Village. To the east, the terrain shifts dramatically as it rises into the Watchung Mountains, specifically First Mountain and Second Mountain. This geography dictated the region's development, forcing transportation and industry into the valleys between the ridges. The Passaic River snakes through the center, paralleled by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western RR, which connects the growing residential hubs of Chatham, New Providence, and Berkeley Heights.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1955
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain