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1953 Map of Frenchtown

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Frenchtown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1953
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1953

About this map

The Delaware River serves as the central artery of this region, separating the river towns of Frenchtown and Milford in New Jersey from Upper Black Eddy and Erwinna in Pennsylvania. This mid-century landscape reflects a well-established network of rural schools and civic institutions, including the Frenchtown High School and the Lodge Hall in Baptistown. The steep terrain of Musconetcong Mountain and Riegel Ridge to the north dictates the winding path of local creeks like the Nishisakawick and Lockatong Creek.

Industrial and transport footprints are clearly visible, from the Power & Light Station near the riverbank to the Pennsylvania railroad lines and the Belvidere Division. Local history and genealogy interest is high in areas like Little York and Everittstown, where landmarks like the Alexandria Cemetery and numerous small schoolhouses, such as the New Union School and Rock Ridge School, highlight the early 20th-century community structure.