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1954 Map of Hamburg

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Hamburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Pochuck Mountain and the Hamburg Mountains define the physical landscape of northern New Jersey in the mid-1950s, creating a corridor for the Wallkill River and several vital rail lines. This industrial and transit hub is anchored by the boroughs of Sussex and Hamburg, where the Lehigh and New England and New York Susquehanna and Western railroads converge.

The presence of numerous local landmarks like Sussex Airport and Camp Glenwood indicates a landscape transitioning between its agricultural roots and modern development. Genealogists will find significant detail in the mapping of local burial grounds, including Fairview Cem, Hardyston Cem, and Wantage Cem, alongside scattered rural schools like Rudeville Sch. The map also captures specialized industry at the Quarries near McAfee, illustrating the enduring importance of mineral extraction in Sussex County.