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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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The Ramapo Mountains dominate the northwestern landscape of this 1945 survey, forming a dramatic backdrop for the growing communities of Ramsey, Mahwah, and Suffern. The valley floor is defined by the Ramapo River and the critical transportation corridor of the Erie RR and Franklin Turnpike, which facilitated the development of suburban enclaves like Cragmere Park and Suffern Park. Religious and educational institutions occupy significant tracts of land, including the Immaculate Conception Seminary and the Don Bosco Institute.

Watersheds are meticulously detailed, showing a complex system of reservoirs and ponds such as MacMillan Reservoir and Shadow Lake. The transition from the steep terrain of Campgaw Mountain to the more level areas of Wyckoff and Waldwick illustrates the varied topography of the New York-New Jersey border. Recreational footprints are also prominent, from the Houvenkopf Country Club to youth camps like Glen Gray Camp and Camp Yaw Paw.