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1947 Map of Freehold
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1947 Map of Freehold

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The Monmouth County landscape documented in this 1940s-era survey reveals a transition between rural agricultural crossroads and the growing borough of Freehold. The area is characterized by numerous small settlements and water-powered history, evident in family-named landmarks such as Lafayette Mills, Taylors Mills, and Mounts Mills. At the heart of the township, the Old Tennent Ch stands near the Pennsylvania Railroad (Freehold Branch), marking a site of deep local significance dating back to the Revolutionary era. The rail network, including the Central Railroad of New Jersey, anchors the local economy, connecting smaller hamlets like Tennent and Englishtown to the larger regional trade routes. Further south, the early aviation presence is noted at the Asbury Park Airport, while several brooks, including Matchaponix Brook and Tepehemus Brook, define the drainage patterns of this fertile coastal plain before the massive post-war residential expansion reshaped the county.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1947
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 29.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain