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1954 Map of Greenwood Lake

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Greenwood Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Greenwood Lake dominates this New York and New Jersey borderlands region, serving as a central hub for lakeside settlements like Lakeside, Sterling Forest, and Awosting. In the southern portion of the sheet, the industrial and community legacy of Passaic County is evident through the Iron Mine (Inactive) near Ringwood and the presence of the Erie Railroad line cutting through the terrain. The landscape is a mix of protected woodland and mid-century development, where the Abram S. Hewitt State Forest meets established institutions such as the Mt St Francis School and the Church of the Incarnation.

Water management and conservation are significant themes, with the Wanaque Reservoir and Warwick Reservoir supporting the growing populations of West Milford and Warwick. Local genealogy is well-represented by several burial grounds, including St Stephen Cem, Sterling Cem, and Erskine Cem, providing anchor points for family history research. The map also captures several recreation sites like Camp Hope and Camp Alvernia, reflecting the area's mid-century character as a retreat from nearby urban centers.