1954 Map of Hamburg

About this map

The Wallkill River and Papakating Creek converge in this Sussex County landscape, shaping a corridor for both nature and industry in the mid-1950s. The region is defined by the heavy presence of the Lehigh And New England railroad, which weaves through settlements like Sussex, Hamburg, and Franklin. The map captures a transition in transportation, showing both active rail lines and an Old Railroad Grade near McAfee. Industrial activity is evident in the numerous Quarries dotting the base of the Hamburg Mountains, while local civic life is anchored by landmarks such as the Township Sch and Sussex Airport. For genealogists, the map is particularly rich, identifying several burial grounds including Wantage Cem, Fairview Cem, and the Immaculate Conception Cem, providing a precise spatial record of the community's heritage during a period of stability before later suburban expansion.