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1954 Map of Chester

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Chester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

The Succasunna Plains and the prominent heights of Mount Olive define this mid-century landscape of Morris County, where industrial rail lines and agricultural valleys meet. The transportation network is anchored by the Central Railroad of New Jersey and Conrail, which serviced the growing communities of Succasunna and Chester. In the lower elevations, the Black River and Lamington River drain the valley floors, providing a natural contrast to the upland terrain of Pleasant Hill.

Social and recreational landmarks are visible across the quadrangle, from the Flanders Valley Airport and a central Golf Course to the wooded tracts of Hacklebarney State Park. Local history is captured in the scattered settlements like Four Bridges, Bartley, and Naughright, alongside local religious centers such as Bethany Chapel and Hillside Ch. This edition reflects the post-war suburban shift, with purple revision tinting indicating the expansion of urban areas around established borough centers.