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1955 Map of Chatham

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Chatham
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Great Swamp dominates the western landscape of this mid-century survey, preserved as a significant natural expanse amidst the growing suburban corridors of northern New Jersey. To the east, the Delaware Lackawanna and Western RR facilitates the development of commuter hubs like Chatham, New Providence, and Murray Hill. The terrain is defined by the prominent ridges of Long Hill and the Watchung Mountains, which create natural boundaries for settlements and public lands such as the Watchung Reservation.

Genealogists and local historians can find a wealth of community markers, including St Vincent Cem, St Marys Cem, and Meyersville Cem. Educational and religious institutions are well-established, from the prominent Mt St Marys Academy to numerous neighborhood schools like Washington Ave Sch and St Patrick Sch. The map also captures the recreational character of the era, noting the Twin Brooks Golf Course and several summer camps like Camp Elsinore and Camp Lyon.