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1955 Map of Pittstown

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Pittstown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The South Branch Raritan River carves through the eastern portion of this Hunterdon County landscape, where the Lehigh Valley rail line follows the river corridor near Lansdowne and Hamden. This 1955 survey, with later revisions, documents a network of crossroads settlements and family-named corners such as Allens Corner, Mechlings Corner, and Alvater Corner. The topography is defined by the numerous watercourses feeding the Raritan, including Cakepoulin Creek and Cramers Creek, which cut through the ridges of Union and Franklin townships.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through markers like Bethlehem Cem and Locust Grove Cem, alongside rural landmarks like St Thomas Ch and Calvary Ch. The map illustrates the transition of the mid-20th century, showing a mix of established village centers like Pittstown and Quakertown against the backdrop of emerging infrastructure, including a Radio Tower (State Police) near Croton and an Armory to the southeast.