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1954 Map of Gladstone

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Gladstone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Hacklebarney State Park and the rugged winding course of the Black River anchor the northern reaches of this New Jersey landscape, where the rural character of Morris and Somerset counties is meticulously documented. The village of Gladstone serves as a focal point for the Erie Lackawanna railroad, which traces the Peapack Brook valley past Peapack and Far Hills. This mid-century survey illustrates a period before significant suburban expansion, highlighting localized institutional development such as St Johns Academy and St Bernards Sch.

The terrain is defined by the convergence of the Lamington River and the North Branch Raritan River, where small crossroads like Vliettown, Bedminster, and Lamington maintain their historic footprints. Notable landmarks such as the Washington Camp Ground and Ravine Lake are clearly marked, alongside the intricate network of country lanes like Lamerson Road and Cowperthwaite Road that connected these agrarian communities.