1934 Map of Park Ridge

About this map

Woodcliff Lake and its surrounding reservoirs define this section of Bergen County during the mid-1930s, reflecting a landscape transitioning from rural estates to more structured suburban settlements. The topography is dominated by the ridges that give Park Ridge its name, with the New York and New Jersey state line cutting diagonally across the northern portion of the map. Local industry and utility are represented by features like the Western Reservoir and Mill Pond, while the presence of Villa Maria Clare indicates the era's institutional development. A prominent transmission line and the corridor of Chestnut Ridge Road suggest the early infrastructure supporting the growth of Upper Saddle River and Montvale. Genealogists and historians can trace the specific street layouts and property boundaries that shaped these communities before the massive post-war expansion of the New York metropolitan area.