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2019 Map of New Brunswick

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of New Brunswick
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

New Brunswick and its surrounding communities are defined by the winding course of the Raritan River and the legacy of the historic Delaware and Raritan Canal. In the north, the campus of Rutgers and the Middlesex County Courthouse anchor the urban core, while a high density of burial grounds like Willow Grove Cem and Van Liew Cem reflect generations of local residency.

The landscape transitions from the dense street grids of Highland Park and South River to the more dispersed corners and heights characteristic of mid-century suburban expansion. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly aqueous, dominated by the Pigeon Swamp and the Great Ditch. This contrast between the industrial riverfront and the preserved wetlands provides a clear view of the complex water management required for this part of New Jersey, seen in the paths of Lawrence Brook and Ireland Brook.