1955 Map of Paterson

About this map

The Passaic River anchors this mid-century look at industrial and residential expansion in North Jersey, winding through the heart of Paterson and Fair Lawn. The landscape is defined by the contrast between the dense urban grid of the valley and the steep, wooded slopes of Preakness Mountain and the Watchung Mountains. This era shows a community in transition, with established institutions like the North Jersey Training School and the North Jersey Country Club nestled against rising suburban developments.