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1995 Map of Elizabeth

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Elizabeth
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

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Industrial corridors and dense urban centers dominate this region of New Jersey as it appeared in the mid-1990s. The massive footprint of Newark International Airport sits at the heart of a complex transportation network where the New Jersey Turnpike Extension and the Pulaski Skyway converge near Oak Island Yards. Along the waterways, the heavy maritime infrastructure of Port Newark and Port Ivory underscores the area's role as a global logistics hub, while the Elizabeth Channel and Kill Van Kull define the busy shipping lanes between the mainland and Staten Island.

Residential history is preserved in expansive green spaces such as Evergreen Cemetery and Woodland Cemetery. Higher education is well-represented by the campuses of Seton Hall Univ, Newark State College, and Rutgers Univ (Newark Campus). These academic and civic landmarks, including the City Hall and Courthouse in Elizabeth, provide a sense of place amidst the extensive rail lines and bridges that cross the Passaic River and the Arthur Kill.