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1943 Map of Franklin Furnace
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1943 Map of Franklin Furnace

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Industrial operations and high-relief topography define this wartime survey of the New Jersey Highlands. The economic life of Franklin and Ogdensburg is clearly visible, dominated by the N J Zinc Co and the Iron Co Stack, while the Limestone Quarry and Simmons Coal Co point to the region's mineral extraction heritage. Infrastructure for the New York metropolitan area is evident in the sprawling Newark Reservoir and Newton Reservoir, highlighting the landscape's critical role in regional water management.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1943
Date Published1943
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17.9 x 21.8 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain