1939 Map of Park Ridge

About this map

The Pascack Valley serves as a focal point for this pre-war survey, documenting a landscape of growing commuter hubs and water resources along the New York and New Jersey border. The Erie RR corridor anchors the eastern half of the map, connecting the established boroughs of Park Ridge, Montvale, and Hillsdale. Central to this development is the significant footprint of Woodcliff Lake, which, along with Western Reservoir and the Old Mill Pond, underscores the region's managed hydraulic network. To the west, the terrain remains less densely settled, defined by the winding course of the Saddle River and landmark estates like the Villa Marie Claire. Genealogists may find value in the distinct placement of local religious and community centers such as the Zion Tabernacle and the scattered crossings over Pascack Brook.