1940 Map of Ramsey

About this map

Ramapo River cuts a prominent path through this 1940 edition, defining the valley between the steep ridges of Campgaw Mountain and the western highlands. The settlement pattern reveals the developing suburban character of Bergen County, centered on the Erie railroad corridor where towns like Ramsey, Allendale, and Waldwick are clearly established along the Franklin Turnpike. To the north, the landscape transitions into more private and institutional uses, evidenced by the Immaculate Conception Seminary and the Don Bosco Institute, alongside recreation-focused developments such as the Houvenkopf Country Club and Bear Lake Club. The map provides an intricate look at local water management, showing numerous reservoirs and ponds including MacMillan Reservoir and Havemeyer Reservoir, which were critical to the region's expanding infrastructure before the post-war building boom fully transformed these wooded uplands.