1958 Map of Milford

About this map

Milford occupies a prominent position on the west bank of the Delaware River, serving as a gateway between Pennsylvania and New Jersey at a time of significant landscape preservation. The river is dominated by large alluvial features like Minisink Island and Namanock Island, which illustrate the braided character of the watercourse before modern river management. On the New Jersey side, the transition from the river lowlands to the high ridges of High Point State Park and Stokes State Forest is clear, with scattered communities like Montague and Millville connected by historical routes. The area is dotted with local heritage sites, including the Minisink Ch and St Thomas Ch, alongside several family cemeteries like Travis Cem and Decker Cem. Numerous creeks and falls, such as Raymondskill Falls and Pinchot Falls, drain the steep western slopes, defining the local topography and historical mill potential of the Pike County side.