1954 Map of Flemington

About this map

Cushetunk Mountain and Round Mountain dominate this central New Jersey landscape, framing the valley where the South Branch Raritan River meanders. The map reveals an agrarian and industrial network defined by water power and rail access, centered on the county seat of Flemington. Local industry is evidenced by numerous mill sites, including Darts Mills, Holcomb Mills, and Rockefellows Mills, which sit alongside the rail corridors of the Central RR Of New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley. Smaller hamlets like Stanton, Three Bridges, and Whitehouse Station serve as anchors for the surrounding rural townships. Genealogists may find value in the location of Woods Church and Newell Cem, as well as named family landmarks like Voorhees Corner and Rockefellows Mills. The presence of the Hunterdon Medical Center and the Fairgrounds in Flemington points to the town's role as a regional hub during the mid-1950s.