1955 Map of Pompton Plains

About this map

The Passaic River and Pequannock River define the hydraulic landscape of this North Jersey region, winding through the expansive Great Piece Meadows and Bog and Vly Meadows. In the mid-1950s, the area shows a distinct transition from the established borough of Butler and the village of Pompton Plains to the expanding residential tracts of Wayne and Lincoln Park. The transportation network is anchored by the NY S & W RR and the Newark Pompton Turnpike, supporting a mix of suburban growth and local industry. Aviation history is present at the Montville Airpark and the Lincoln Park Airport. Local life is centered around numerous water bodies like Pompton Lake and Packanack Lake, while civic landmarks such as St Joseph Sch and the Mount Calvary Cem provide significant points of interest for genealogists and local historians.