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1954 Map of Pennington

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Pennington
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Delaware River forms the western boundary of this Mercer County landscape, where the historic Delaware and Raritan Canal runs parallel to the water's edge. The terrain is defined by the significant rise of Pennington Mountain and Baldpate Mountain in the northwest, contrasting with the expanding suburban and institutional footprints to the south. Educational and state facilities are prominent, including the New Jersey State Teachers College, the State School For Deaf, and the Overseas Radio Transmitting Area.

Settlement patterns show a mix of established town centers like Pennington and smaller crossroads such as Bear Tavern and Ackors Corner. Infrastructure is diverse, featuring the Mercer County Airport and the Reading and Pennsylvania railroad lines. The presence of Washington Crossing State Park highlights the area's Revolutionary War significance, while several cemeteries, including St Hedwigs Cem and Fountain Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, provide valuable records for genealogical research.