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2019 Map of Hightstown

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Hightstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Millstone River and its numerous tributaries, including Cranbury Brook and Bear Brook, define the drainage and development patterns across this portion of Mercer and Middlesex Counties. Residential expansion is evident in the transition from established centers like Hightstown and Cranbury to newer developments such as Sherbrook Estates and Princeton Ivy East. The map provides significant detail for genealogists, marking several historical burial grounds including the Old Bethel Methodist Church Cem, the Dutch Neck Cem, and the Brainerd Cem near Brainerd Lake.

Academic and industrial presence is anchored by the James Forrestal Campus of Prince University and the Princeton Abbey and Cem. Smaller, historic hamlets such as Grovers Mill and Dutch Neck maintain their identity amidst the growing suburban landscape. The intersection of local history and modern infrastructure is seen at Princeton Junction and along the Hightstown Cranbury Station Road, reflecting the area's long-standing connection to regional transport networks.