1903 Map of Paterson

Natural landmarks like the Palisades and Snake Hill rise above the wetlands of the Hackensack River basin. Smaller communities such as Peetzburg, Undercliff, and Wortendyke appear as distinct clusters before later suburban infill. Along the Passaic River, the Dundee Dam and Dundee Lake highlight the river's role in local power and industry, while burial grounds like Laurel Grove Cemetery and Hillside Cemetery provide fixed points for genealogical research.