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1955 Map of Raritan

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Raritan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The confluence of the North Branch Raritan River and the South Branch Raritan River anchors this mid-century view of Somerset County, where expanding residential suburbs meet established agricultural and industrial zones. The town of Raritan and Bradley Gardens show significant development, contrasted with the more open terrain of Hillsborough and Readington. A striking feature of the southern landscape is the U S Military Res (Belle Mead General Depot), a massive logistics complex served by the Conrail rail lines that also connect small rural hubs like Neshanic Sta and Roycefield Sta.

Local landmarks of the 1950s era, such as the Drive-in Theater near North Branch and the Solberg-Hunterdon Airport, appear alongside historic rural sites like Woods Tavern and the Neshanic Cem. The presence of the Raritan Valley Country Club and the Branchburg Park area reflects the region's evolving character as a post-war suburban frontier, while infrastructure like the Gaging Station and various sub-stations highlight the technical management of the local river systems.