1957 Map of Newark
USGS Topo · Published 1957About this map
Newark and the surrounding industrial corridor of the Mid-Atlantic are captured here during a period of massive post-war infrastructure expansion. The New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway appear alongside the well-established rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad and Central Railroad of New Jersey. This 1957 edition, compiled from 1940s aerial photography and older surveys, reflects the region as it transitioned from a manufacturing-heavy economy toward suburban growth and increased military readiness. Significant military installations like Fort Dix, McGuire Air Force Base, and Fort Monmouth are prominent across the landscape. The geography is defined by its major waterways, from the Delaware River at Easton and Phillipsburg to the complex harbor system including Upper New York Bay and Raritan Bay, anchoring a network of cities like Trenton, Paterson, and Allentown.
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