2016 Map of Newfoundland

About this map

Newfoundland and the Pequannock River valley serve as the geographic heart of this North Jersey highlands region, where historical transport routes and water management define the landscape. The terrain is characterized by dramatic ridges like Bearfort Mtn and Kanouse Mtn, which frame a series of significant water bodies including Echo Lake, Clinton Reservoir, and Canistear Reservoir. For local historians and genealogists, the map identifies several significant burial grounds and spiritual centers, such as the Oak Ridge Presbyterian Church Cemetery and Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic Church. The settlement pattern follows the valley floors and narrow passes, from the community of Oak Ridge to the rural crossroads at Union Valley and Postville. This detailed view captures the complex boundary where Morris and Passaic Counties meet, illustrating how the region's steep topography has historically funneled development and infrastructure along specific corridors like the Macopin River.