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1984 Map of Newark

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Newark
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Watchung Mountains and the dense urban corridor of northern New Jersey dominate this mid-1980s topographic survey. Anchored by the major industrial and transit hubs of Newark, Jersey City, and Paterson, the map documents a landscape defined by its complex waterways and infrastructure. The Passaic River and Hackensack River flow into the vital shipping channels of Newark Bay, while the Hudson River separates the mainland from Manhattan. Iconic landmarks like the Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island sit at the mouth of the harbor, serving as a gateway to the region.

Further inland, the map transitions into the suburban and protected natural spaces of the west. Large-scale conservation is evident at the Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge and Morristown National Historical Park, contrasting with the massive defense complex at Picatinny Arsenal. The transport network is particularly dense, showing the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway threading through dozens of municipalities from Elizabeth north to Hackensack.