1954 Map of Newton East, 1974 Print
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1954 Map of Newton East

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Newton and Sparta anchor this mid-century look at Sussex County, where the transition from agriculture and milling to residential recreation is clearly visible. The landscape is defined by the Paulins Kill and the broad glacial topography of Germany Flats, which provided a natural corridor for rail lines like the Lehigh and Hudson River and the New York Susquehanna and Western. The southeastern portion is dominated by the sprawling Lake Mohawk and Upper Mohawk Lake, showing the deliberate development of lakeside communities that reshaped the rural character of the Sparta Mountains.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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