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1955 Map of Lumberville

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Lumberville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Delaware River serves as the central artery for this mid-century look at the border between Bucks Co and Hunterdon Co. The landscape is defined by the parallel infrastructure of the Pennsylvania Railroad on the eastern bank and the Delaware Division Canal tracing the western shore. The river itself is punctuated by numerous named islands, including Treasure Island, Prahls Island, and Bulls Island.

Settlement patterns in 1955 show a series of rural hamlets and crossroads, such as Lumberville, Point Pleasant, and Carversville. Local institutions are well-marked for researchers, ranging from the Brick Church near Tinicum to several schools like the Tahicken Hill Sch and Groveland Sch. Along the sharp bends of Tohickon Creek, Ralph Stover State Park and Doans Cave highlight the area's natural landmarks, while the Lumberville Dam and various gaging stations indicate mid-century water management on the river.