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1903 Map of Franklin Furnace, 1920 Print
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1903 Map of Franklin Furnace

USGS Topo · Published 1920

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The industrial heart of Sussex County is captured here at a moment of transition, showing the concentrated rail activity around Franklin Furnace and Franklin Junction. The Wallkill River and Papakating Creek valley networks dictate the placement of early settlements and agricultural corridors, while the presence of a Mine and Sterling Hill indicates the region’s long-standing connection to mineral extraction. A dense web of iron-era transportation defines the landscape, including the New York Susquehanna and Western Railroad and the Lehigh and Hudson River Railroad. These lines connect prominent centers like Hamburg and Sussex to smaller outlying hamlets such as Harmony Vale and Beemerville. To the south, the terrain transitions into the highlands surrounding Lake Grinnell and the northern edge of Lake Hopatcong, where the topography becomes increasingly complex.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1903
Date Published1920
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain