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1954 Map of Gladstone

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Gladstone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Pottersville and the neighboring hills of Tewksbury define this mid-century landscape where agricultural valleys meet the rise of the Somerset hills. The terrain is marked by institutional landmarks and summer retreats, including St Bernards Sch, St Johns Academy, and Camp St John. In the eastern section, the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad corridor serves the villages of Peapack, Gladstone, and Far Hills, reflecting a well-established rail-and-commuter infrastructure.

Evidence of the region's historic significance is preserved at Washington Camp Ground near Pluckemin, while the industrial past is noted by a Quarry and Mine near the railroad. Water remains a central feature, from the Lamington River to the North Branch Raritan River, shaping the location of early settlements like Vliettown and Burnt Mills. To the north, the protected woods of Hacklebarney State Park provide a permanent natural anchor for the surrounding residential and farming communities.