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1955 Map of Hackensack

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Hackensack
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Hackensack and the surrounding Bergen County suburbs are shown during a period of massive post-war expansion. The industrial and residential density follows the Erie Lackawanna RR and the New York Susquehanna and Western RR, while the Garden State Parkway carves a modern path through Paramus and Rochelle Park. The landscape is a mix of established municipal centers like Lodi and Garfield and emerging suburban developments, punctuated by landmarks like the Zabriskie Von Steuben House and the campus of Fairleigh-Dickinson College.

The hydrography of the region is dominated by the Hackensack River and its feeder streams like Musquapsink Brook, while the Oradell Reservoir marks the northeastern quadrant. Local history is deeply embedded in the terrain, from the French Burial Ground to the presence of the Radio Tower (WABC) and the Arcola Pool, illustrating the transition from rural estates to one of the most densely populated corridors in the nation.