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1955 Map of Pompton Plains

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Pompton Plains
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The confluence of the Passaic River and Pequannock River defines this landscape where Morris, Passaic, and Essex counties meet. Mid-century suburban expansion is evident across Pequannock and Lincoln Park, while the western terrain remains dominated by the peaks of Waughaw Mtn and Turkey Mtn. Significant water infrastructure, including the Butler Reservoir and Taylortown Reservoir, reflects the region's role in supporting a growing population.

Local aviation history is particularly prominent here, with both the Lincoln Park Airport and the Montville Airpark situated in the lowlands near the Bog and Vly Meadows. For genealogists, the map preserves the locations of the Brown Cem, Mt Calvary Cem, and Clinton Cem, alongside numerous educational institutions like School No 1 and Pequannock Valley Sch. The presence of the Conrail line and the Newark Pompton Turnpike underscores the area's development as a transportation hub north of Lake Hiawatha.