1939 Map of Park Ridge

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The New York and New Jersey state line cuts diagonally across this 1930s landscape, illustrating a region defined by the transition from rural woodlands into developing suburban boroughs. The Erie RR corridor serves as the primary spine of growth, connecting established settlements like Waldwick, Hohokus, and Allendale along the western edge. Further east, the Hackensack River and Woodcliff Lake manage the drainage of a terrain dotted with small ponds and reservoirs, including the Western Reservoir and Old Mill Pond.