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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

The Pompton Plains and Pequannock area transitions from established valley settlements to the marshy lowlands of the Great Piece Meadows and Bog and Vly Meadows. In the late 1940s, this region was a critical nexus for early aviation, featuring three distinct landing fields: North Jersey Airport, Murchio Airport, and Lincoln Park Airport. These airfields sit alongside a complex transportation network that includes the Erie RR and the New York Susquehanna and Western RR.

Water management and natural terrain define the landscape, from the Butler Reservoir in the northwest to the winding Passaic River forming county boundaries. Geologists and local historians can trace the paths of the historic Newark Canal and the Hamburg Turnpike, which once connected these industrial and residential centers. Residential growth is evident in pockets like Fayson Lakes and Packanack Lake, illustrating the post-war suburban development around existing township lines.