1954 Map of Flemington

About this map

Cushetunk Mountain and the deep basin of Round Valley dominate the northern landscape of Hunterdon County in the mid-1950s. The regional economy is defined by the South Branch Raritan River and a dense network of rail lines, including the Central RR of New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley RR. This transit corridor supported numerous small milling communities such as Holcomb Mills and Rockefellows Mills, while the county seat of Flemington shows its mid-century footprint with the Fairgrounds, Waterworks, and the Prospect Hill Cem. The map captures the area before the massive 1960s reservoir project transformed Round Valley, showing a rural landscape of scattered schools like McPherson and Pickle, alongside local landmarks like Echo Hill Camp and the historic Woods Church.