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1945 Map of Ramsey

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Ramsey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

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Ramapo Mountains and the Campgaw Mountain ridge dominate the western half of this mid-1940s landscape, creating a dramatic physical boundary between the wooded uplands and the burgeoning valley settlements. The Ramapo River cuts a path through this terrain, winding past the Immaculate Conception Seminary and the village of Darlington. To the east, the Erie railroad corridor serves as the primary spine for development, linking the established centers of Suffern, Mahwah, Ramsey, and Allendale.

This era shows a complex mix of institutional land use and early suburban expansion. Significant educational and recreational landmarks like the Don Bosco Institute, Suffern High Sch, and Houvenkopf Country Club are established alongside numerous summer camps, including Camp Glen Gray and Camp Tamarack. The map captures the transition from a landscape of reservoirs and estates, such as Skylands, into the modern residential patterns of Wyckoff and Midland Park.