1943 Map of Gladstone

About this map

Gladstone and Peapack form a central hub of settlement in this wartime survey, situated along the Dl & W RR line. The landscape is defined by the steep elevation of Mine Mountain to the north and the winding course of the North Branch Raritan River. This map reveals a transition from the industrial legacy of the northern hills, where several sites like the Wortman Mine, Bartles Mine, and an Iron Mine are located, to the agricultural valleys of Bedminster and Lamington. Educational landmarks like St Bernards School and the Union School reflect the established community life of the early 1940s. To the northwest, the terrain drops sharply into Hacklebarney State Park, where the Lamington River carves through the township border. The presence of numerous smaller hamlets, such as Vliettown and Greater Cross Roads, provides a detailed look at the rural road network before modern suburban expansion.