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1954 Map of High Bridge

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of High Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Musconetcong River and Raritan River South Branch define the industrial and institutional character of this mid-century Hunterdon County landscape. Significant public land use is evident, from the State Sanatorium on Mt Kipp to the State Reformatory near the southern boundary. The borough of High Bridge serves as a focal point, where the Central Railroad of New Jersey crosses the Raritan, near the scenic Lake Solitude and an old Stone Mill.

Smaller hamlets and railroad stops like Glen Gardner, Hampton, and Annandale are meticulously detailed, showing the density of community infrastructure such as Musconetcong Valley Ch and North Hunterdon Regional Sch. The map also captures the transition from village centers to more secluded landmarks like Camp Watchung and Liggerts Pond, illustrating how the region's sharp topography shaped the growth of its residential and agricultural corridors.