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1947 Map of Pompton Plains

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Pompton Plains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Pompton Plains and the surrounding river valleys are defined by a complex network of waterways and low-lying wetlands just after World War II. The confluence of the Pequannock River, Wanaque River, and Pompton River shapes the settlement patterns, while the expansive Bog and Vly Meadows and Great Piece Meadows create natural barriers between burgeoning townships. Transportation infrastructure is dense, featuring the Erie RR and the Lackawanna RR, alongside early aviation sites like Murchio Airport and Lincoln Park Airport.

The map reveals the early suburban development of Pequannock and Lincoln Park before the massive post-war housing booms fully transformed the Morris and Passaic County borders. Water management is a prominent theme, from the Butler Reservoir to the Boonton Reservoir, reflecting the region's role in supporting the water needs of North Jersey's growing population centers. High points like Bald Hill provide a stark contrast to the floodplains that dominate the central landscape.