1955 Map of Pompton Plains

About this map

Pequannock and Pompton Plains serve as the central residential hubs of this mid-century New Jersey landscape, which is defined by its complex hydrology and aviation history. The corridor is shaped by the confluence of the Pequannock River, Pompton River, and Passaic River, creating expansive wetland areas like Great Piece Meadows and Bog and Vly Meadows. Transportation infrastructure is a dominant feature, showing the Conrail line and the Newark Pompton Turnpike connecting historical settlements. Aviation enthusiasts and local historians will find significant detail in the presence of the Lincoln Park Airport, Montville Airpark, and the Essex County Airport. Cultural landmarks from the era, such as a Drive-in Theater in Fairfield and parochial institutions like St Joseph Sch, illustrate the suburban expansion of the 1950s that was later updated through the early 1980s.