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1954 Map of Greenwood Lake

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Greenwood Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Greenwood Lake serves as the focal point for this mid-century study, spanning the border between New York and New Jersey. The terrain is defined by the parallel ridges of Belvale Mountain and Warwick Mountain, creating a corridor for early settlement and recreation. To the south, the industrial history of the Ramapo Mountains is evident near Ringwood, where an inactive Iron Mine and the Ringwood Mill sit within the grounds of Ringwood Manor State Park.

Community life centers on established villages like Warwick and West Milford, with the Church of the Incarnation and Mt St Francis Sch marking local landmarks. The landscape is also dotted with recreational camps such as Camp Hope and Camp Alverna, reflecting the region's mid-century role as a retreat for the surrounding metropolitan areas. Strategic transport routes like the Warwick Turnpike and Milford Road navigate the valleys, connecting the lakefront communities of Lakeside and Awosting.