1955 Map of Raritan

About this map

The Raritan River and its various branches define the landscape of Somerset County during this mid-century period, showing a transition from rural agricultural land to burgeoning suburban communities. The industrial and infrastructure history of the region is evident in the presence of the Raritan Water Power Canal (Abandoned) and the U S Military Res (General Depot), which occupied a significant footprint near Flagtown. The rail network, now under the Conrail moniker in later revisions, connects local hubs like Neshanic Sta and Roycefield Sta to larger centers like Raritan. Education and community life are represented by numerous local institutions, including Green Knoll Sch and the Washington Sch. Local landmarks such as the Solberg-Hunterdon Airport and several historic burial grounds, including St Bernards Cem and Neshanic Cem, provide important points of reference for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of Readington, Branchburg, and Hillsborough.