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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

Washington Camp Ground and the historic crossroads of Pluckemin anchor the southeastern corner of this Somerset County landscape, reflecting the region's deep Revolutionary War ties. The terrain is defined by the steep descent of the Black River through Hacklebarney State Park and the confluence of the Lamington River and North Branch Raritan River. This mid-century survey captures a period of suburban transition, where large estates and institutional grounds like St John Academy and St Bernards Sch sit alongside traditional agricultural fields.

Rail infrastructure remains prominent with the Erie Lackawanna line serving the boroughs of Peapack and Gladstone. Local transportation is further marked by the Somerset Airport and a network of named rural routes such as Cowperthwaite Road and Greater Cross Roads. The map also documents smaller settlements like Pottersville and Vliettown, which retain their 19th-century character amidst the encroaching modern highway developments near Bedminster.