Pottersville Falls marks the northern reaches of this New Jersey landscape, where the Lamington River winds through a terrain defined by the intersection of Morris, Hunterdon, and Somerset counties. The settlement pattern here reflects deep-rooted agricultural and civic foundations, centered on crossroads like Pottersville, Lamington, and Pluckemin. Along the eastern edge, the topography rises toward Mine Mtn and Second Watchung Mtn, providing a natural boundary to the more densely populated areas near Bernardsville and Peapack. Local history is anchored by sites such as the Bedminster Reformed Church Cem and the Pluckemin Presbyterian Church Cem, preserving the names of the region's early families. Modern infrastructure is represented by the Somerset Airport and the corridor of the North Branch Raritan River, illustrating the evolution from a rural river-valley economy to a more interconnected suburban landscape.
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1888 · Hackettstown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1888 · Lake Hopatcong
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1890 · High Bridge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1891 · Somerville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Somerville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Hackettstown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Lake Hopatcong
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Lake Hopatcong
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Hackettstown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · High Bridge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500