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1955 Map of Raritan

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Raritan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The Raritan River and its major tributaries, the North Branch and South Branch, dictate the geography of this mid-century Somerset County landscape. The area is characterized by a mix of established town centers like Raritan and smaller agricultural junctions such as Readington and Centerville. Transportation infrastructure is a dominant feature, with the Central RR of New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley RR cutting through the terrain, supporting local commerce and the US Military Res Belle Mead General Depot in the south.

One of the most intriguing historical markers is the Canal (Abandoned) segment visible south of Bradley Gardens, hinting at an earlier era of waterborne transit. Local life is documented through numerous country schools, including Green Knoll Sch and Hillsborough Sch, and several historic burying grounds like St Bernards Cem and Neshanic Cem. Specialized facilities such as Solberg Airport and the Somerset Airport reflect the post-war expansion of regional aviation.