1955 Map of Raritan

About this map

The South Branch and North Branch of the Raritan converge in a landscape defined by mid-century transit and local industry. Two major rail corridors, the Central RR of New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley RR, bisect the terrain, connecting established rail-oriented settlements like North Branch Depot and Neshanic Sta. While the town of Raritan shows significant growth, the map also preserves the site of the Raritan Water Power Canal (Abandoned), a relic of earlier industrial infrastructure. The presence of the U S Military Res (Belle Mead General Depot) on the southern edge underscores the area's strategic logistical importance during and after the war years. Local life is centered around rural landmarks like St Bernards Cem and schools such as Green Knoll Sch, providing a detailed look at Somerset County's mid-20th-century transition.