1955 Map of Pittstown

About this map

South Branch Raritan River winds through the eastern portion of this Hunterdon County landscape, where the Lehigh Valley railroad follows the river's path through Lansdowne and Hamden. The mid-20th-century character of the region is defined by a dense network of crossroads settlements and family-named corners, such as Alvater Corner, Allens Corner, and Gary Corner. These small hubs, along with larger centers like Pittstown and Quakertown, reflect a settled agricultural and residential pattern established long before modern suburban expansion. Local spiritual and community life is anchored by landmarks like St Thomas Ch and Bethlehem Cem near Mt Salem. To the south, the terrain levels out near Baptistown and Croton, where the headwaters of Lockatong Creek and Wickecheoke Creek begin their descent toward the Delaware River. The map also records specialized land uses, including a private Airfield near Pittstown and a State Police Radio Tower near Point Breeze.