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1954 Map of Hopewell

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Hopewell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

Hopewell serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated at the crossroads of the Reading Railroad and various historic thoroughfares. The landscape transitions from the dense street grids of the town to the rural stretches of East Amwell and Hopewell townships. The map documents a high density of named corners and small settlements, such as Ringoes, Wertsville, and Larisons Corners, which reflect the region's agricultural heritage and local road-stop history.

Surface water is a defining feature, with the complex drainage of the Neshanic River and its multiple branches crossing the northern portion, while Stony Brook and Beden Brook flow through the southern territory. Notable community landmarks include the Childrens Home, Camp Harmony, and several local cemeteries and churches like Calvary Ch. The terrain is marked by significant elevation changes near the Mountain, illustrating the rolling topography of the Hunterdon and Mercer County borderlands.