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1955 Map of Lumberville

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Lumberville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Delaware River carves a winding path between Pennsylvania and New Jersey, serving as the central artery for a landscape defined by 19th-century infrastructure and rural hamlets. Along the western bank, the Pennsylvania Canal parallels the river, passing through the established villages of Lumberville and Point Pleasant. On the eastern shore in Hunterdon County, the Delaware and Raritan Canal and the Penn Central railroad lines trace the water's edge, highlighting the corridor's historical importance for regional transport and trade.

Upland from the river valley, the terrain transitions into a patchwork of agricultural homesteads and community hubs. Small schools such as Tehicken Hill Sch and Groveland Sch are scattered across the Plumstead and Tinicum townships, while landmarks like Doans Cave and the Lumberville Dam offer glimpses into the local lore and industrial history of the Bucks County countryside. The presence of Ralph Stover State Park along Tohickon Creek showcases the preserved natural breaks in this mid-century rural landscape.