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1954 Map of Newton East

USGS Topo · Published 1974

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Mohawk Lake and the Sparta Mountains anchor the southeastern portion of this landscape, where the growing community of Sparta is mapped in detail alongside the older rail stops of Sparta Station and Sparta Junction. The 1954 cultural layer, updated in 1971, reveals a region defined by its water and industrial infrastructure. The Paulins Kill river winds through the western townships, passing near Warbasse and the Hyper-Humas Sta. A complex network of rail lines, including the Lehigh and Hudson River and segments of the Old Railroad Grade, illustrates the transport history connecting local hamlets like Lafayette, Ackerson, and Pinkneyville. From the residential streets of Newton to the rural tracts of Germany Flats, the map documents a shift from rural industry, evidenced by Sussex Mills, toward the post-war development of lakefront communities and recreational sites such as the Drive-in Theater.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1954
Date Published1974
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.45 x 27.44 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain