1940 Map of Hackensack

About this map

Hackensack and its surrounding boroughs are mapped here just before the massive post-war suburban expansion transformed Bergen County. The landscape is defined by the Hackensack River and the significant footprint of the Oradell Reservoir to the north, which dominates the topography near Oradell and Haworth. Transit networks of the Erie RR connect established commuter hubs like Ridgewood and Westwood, while the early residential experiment of Radburn in Fair Lawn appears in its planned form. Local history is preserved in the numerous burial grounds such as Valleau Cem and Old Hook Cem, and the presence of several country clubs, including the Arcola Golf Club and White Beeches Golf Club, suggests the recreational character of the region during this era. Public infrastructure is noted through landmarks like the Courthouse and the Bergen Pines County Hospital, reflecting the county seat's central role.