1890 Map of High Bridge

About this map

Cushetunk Mountain forms a dramatic crescent around Round Valley, a prominent natural basin that dominates the eastern portion of this Hunterdon County terrain. In the late 19th century, this region served as a critical nexus for the Central Railroad of New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley Railroad, which facilitated the movement of iron and goods through steep valleys. The town of High Bridge sits at the intersection of these major lines and the South Branch of Raritan River. Small agrarian and industrial settlements like Glen Gardner, Annandale, and New Germantown are shown connected by a dense web of early roads and rail branches. To the west, the Musconetcong River carves the boundary through the highlands, while features like Packers Island and Spruce Run provide evidence of the complex waterway systems that once powered local industry.