1943 Map of Ramsey

About this map

Ramapo River valleys and the surrounding peaks of Campgaw Mountain and Houvenkopf Mtn define this region of northern New Jersey and southern New York during the mid-1940s. The Erie Railroad corridor serves as the primary spine for development, linking the established boroughs of Ramsey, Mahwah, and Allendale. This period shows a landscape in transition, where institutional grounds like the Immaculate Conception Seminary and Don Bosco Institute sit alongside recreational sites such as the Houvenkopf Country Club and numerous scouting retreats including Camp Yaw-Paw and Glen Gray Camp. To the west, the more difficult terrain remains dominated by water bodies like Bear Swamp Lake and Cupsaw Lake, while the eastern plains show the emerging residential patterns of Suffern Park and Cragmere Park. The map documents the intricate network of reservoirs, such as MacMillan Reservoir and Havemeyer Reservoir, which were essential to the area's growing suburban infrastructure.