Raritan and Somerville anchor the eastern edge of this landscape where the North Branch Raritan River and South Branch Raritan River converge. The area is defined by a dense network of water systems, including the historic Raritan Water Power Canal and numerous family landmarks like the Vroom Family Burial Ground and Veghte Burying Ground. Smaller communities such as North Branch Depot, Flagtown, and Neshanic Station dot the countryside, connected by major transit corridors like Us-22 and Us-202. Higher education and aviation are represented by the Raritan Valley Community College campus and Somerset Airport, reflecting the region's modern suburban development while preserved cemeteries and church yards at Readington and North Branch maintain a tangible link to local family lineages.
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1888 · Princeton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1890 · High Bridge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1890 · Lambertville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1891 · Somerville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1891 · Lambertville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Somerville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Princeton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1894 · Lambertville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · High Bridge
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Somerville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500