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1995 Map of Paterson

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Paterson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

The Passaic River defines the urban and industrial heart of this landscape as it winds through Paterson and Clifton, showing the dense development of the late twentieth century. This map documents a complex metropolitan area where the rugged heights of the Watchung Mountains and High Mtn meet the valley floors. In the more suburban reaches of Franklin Lakes and Wayne, larger tracts of land like the High Mountain Wilderness Township Park and Point View Reservoir remain as natural breaks in the sprawl.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the numerous educational and religious landmarks, including William Paterson University and the North Jersey Training School. Large burial grounds such as Laurel Grove Cemetery and Cedar Lawn Cemetery are clearly delineated near the river. The presence of the Erie Railroad and arterial routes like the Hamburg Turnpike reflect the long-standing transportation corridors that fueled the growth of Hawthorne, Haledon, and Fair Lawn.