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1954 Map of Greenwood Lake

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Greenwood Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Greenwood Lake straddles the state line between New York and New Jersey, serving as the central topographical focus of this mid-century survey. The surrounding landscape is defined by significant ridges like Taylor Mountain and Warwick Mountain, which hem in the narrow valley. This era reveals a transition from the region's industrial past to its recreational present, evidenced by an Iron Mine (Inactive) near the Ringwood area and the establishment of sprawling protected lands such as the Abram S Hewitt State Forest.

The transportation network of the 1950s is clearly delineated, featuring the Appalachian Trail winding across the heights and the Greenwood Lake Turnpike connecting lakeside communities. Cultural sites are scattered throughout, from the Church of the Incarnation in West Milford to the quiet grounds of Sterling Cem and Erskine Cem. The map provides a look at the residential development of Indian Park and Upper Greenwood Lake before the full density of later suburban growth reached these wooded borders.