1953 Map of Jamesburg

About this map

Lake Manalapan serves as a focal point for the borough of Jamesburg, where the Conrail line intersects with historic roads near the Fernwood Cem. This mid-century landscape is defined by its transition from small farming hamlets like Half Acre and Applegarth to organized suburban expansion, visible in the purple revisions that trace new housing developments. The northern sector is dominated by institutional and recreational spaces, including Thompson Park and the expansive grounds of the Jamesburg Training School.