1955 Map of Portland

About this map

The Delaware River carves a dramatic path through the Delaware Water Gap in the mid-1950s, serving as the border between Pahaquarry, New Jersey, and Upper Mount Bethel, Pennsylvania. This area is a dense nexus of mid-century transportation, where the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Delaware Lackawanna and Western converge near Portland and Columbia. To the north, the Appalachian Trail follows the ridge of Kittatinny Mountain, overlooking an undeveloped state forest. Local life centers around small settlements like Hainesburg, where the Hainesburg Station serves the New York Susquehanna and Western line. The landscape is also marked by several youth retreats and camps, including Camp Weygadt and Camp Mohican, highlighting the region's transition from an industrial corridor to a recreational destination.