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1944 Map of Newark

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Newark
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Industrial hubs and transportation corridors dominate the landscape from Newark to Philadelphia, reflecting the region's mid-century economic reach. This survey highlights the complex rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Reading Railroad, and Lehigh Valley Railroad that connected the anthracite coal regions of Hazleton and the steel mills of Bethlehem with the ports of the New York Bay. Along the Delaware River, the transition from the steep ridges of Blue Mountain to the rolling terrain near Trenton is clearly defined, showing the strategic placement of early settlements and the subsequent growth of suburban centers like Levittown.

Coastal developments are meticulously detailed, from the defensive prominence of Sandy Hook to the resort towns of Asbury Park and Long Branch. Inland, the map documents significant military and state infrastructure, including the Fort Dix Military Reservation and the Lakehurst Naval Air Station. The intricate water systems of the New Jersey Highlands are also represented, featuring vital reservoirs such as the Wanaque Reservoir and Pequannock Reservoir which supported the expanding urban populations of northern New Jersey.