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1941 Map of South Amboy

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of South Amboy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1941
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1941

About this map

Industrial and maritime development along the Raritan River and Raritan Bay defines this landscape on the eve of World War II. The city of South Amboy serves as a major hub where the Pennsylvania RR and Raritan River RR converge amidst a dense network of railyards and docks. Near the mouth of the river, Ferry Pt and the Great Beds L H guide maritime traffic navigating the coastal waters of Middlesex and Monmouth counties.

Further inland, the map captures a transition toward suburban and rural layouts. Significant landmarks for local history include the U. S. Military Reservation in the north and the expansive Cheesequake State Park to the east. Small communities and named crossroads such as Parlin, Browntown, and Cottrell Corners are documented alongside community anchors like the Polish Cem, Beth Israel Cem, and several local schools, including School No 2 and Pine Grove Sch.