1910 Map of Greenwood Lake

About this map

Greenwood Lake serves as a central anchor for this rugged Highland borderland, where the New York New Jersey Boundary Line cuts across steep ridges and deep glacial waters. The landscape reflects an early industrial economy driven by iron ore and rail transport, evidenced by the extensive Ringwood Mines and isolated operations like Parker Mine and Williams Mine. In the valleys, the Erie Railroad and New York Susquehanna And Western R.R. provided vital connections for rural settlements such as West Milford and Newfoundland. Small community hubs are marked by local landmarks like the Parker School and Scruboak School, while the developing water infrastructure is visible in the Canistear Reservoir and Oak-Ridge Reservoir. The distribution of Furnace and mining labels suggests a region where the natural geology dictated both the placement of industry and the winding paths of the early mountain roads.