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1954 Map of South Amboy

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of South Amboy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The U S Military Reservation Raritan Arsenal dominates the northern shoreline along the Raritan River, reflecting the significant military and industrial presence in mid-century New Jersey. This 1954 revision details the complex rail infrastructure connecting the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Raritan River RR, which served the clay pits and sand and gravel operations near Sayreville Junction. The landscape transition from the dense urban grid of South Amboy to the tidal marshes of Cheesequake State Park is clearly documented.

Residential growth is evident in settlements like Brunswick Gardens and Morgan Heights, while older community anchors remain visible, including the Tennent Church of Our Savior and several denominational cemeteries. Unusual landmarks of the era, such as the Auto Race Track near Browntown and the Devitte Military Academy to the south, provide specific points of interest for local historians and genealogists tracing the post-war development of Middlesex and Monmouth counties.