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1954 Map of Franklin

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Franklin
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Franklin and the industrial corridor of the Wallkill River define this mid-century view of Sussex County. The landscape is a complex mix of mining history and recreational development, anchored by Sterling Hill and the borough of Ogdensburg. To the east, the New York Susquehanna And Western railroad tracks wind through the highlands, passing clusters of lakeside communities and camps such as Slovak Sokol Camp and Camp Magnokis.

Detailed infrastructure in settlements like Milton and Edison is clearly documented, including local landmarks like the Milton Sch and St Thomas Ch. The topography shifts from the developed valleys to the heights of Bowling Green Mountain, illustrating how the region's geography dictated the placement of reservoirs like Newton Reservoir and Oak Ridge Reservoir. This 1954 data, updated with early 1970s revisions, captures the area as it transitioned from its heavy industrial roots toward a modern residential and recreational character.