1898 Map of Morristown

About this map

The Passaic River and Rockaway River define the hydraulic landscape of Morris County in the late nineteenth century. This map documents a critical era of transport infrastructure, where the industrial legacy of the Morris Canal and its Morris Canal Feeder intersects with a growing rail network. Large industrial and mining centers like Hibernia and Boonton appear alongside agricultural hubs such as Parsippany and Whippany. The presence of numerous crossings, including Swinefield Bridge, Cooks Bridge, and Columbia Bridge, illustrates the established travel routes connecting the townships of Hanover, Caldwell, and Chatham. To the north, the terrain transitions into the steep elevations of Waughaw Mt. and the waters of Splitrock Pond, providing a clear view of the area's natural drainage patterns before the onset of modern suburbanization.