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1954 Map of South Amboy

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of South Amboy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The Raritan Arsenal and the U S Military Reservation dominate the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, illustrating the significant military presence along the Raritan River. The industrial character of the era is evident through the numerous Gravel Pits, Clay Pit, and sand operations that dot the terrain near Sayreville and South Amboy. This industrial activity is tightly integrated with a complex transportation network including the Pennsylvania RR, Lehigh Valley RR, and the Garden State Parkway.

Further south, the map transitions into the preserved woodlands of Cheesequake State Park and the low-lying reaches of Burnt Fly Bog. Settlement patterns reflect established local communities like Old Bridge, Browntown, and Cheesequake. Genealogists can find numerous smaller landmarks, from the DeVitte Military Academy in the south to a cluster of local cemeteries such as Sacred Heart Cem and Chestnut Hill Cem, offering a detailed view of the region's social and industrial infrastructure before further suburban expansion.