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1954 Map of South Amboy

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of South Amboy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The Raritan River and Raritan Bay dominate this mid-century survey, anchoring a landscape of heavy industry and vital maritime transport. The port cities of Perth Amboy and South Amboy show a dense urban core connected by the South Amboy Junction and Conrail lines, while the Great Beds Lighthouse stands offshore near the New Jersey and New York state boundary. This area served as a critical logistics hub, evidenced by the expansive Raritan Arsenal in the northwest and the numerous Sand and Gravel Pits dotting the interior.

Suburban development pushes southward toward Cheesequake State Park and the rural fringes of Marlboro. Local history is preserved in several major cemeteries, including St Stanislaus Cem and Christ Church Cem, and in educational landmarks like the DeVitte Military Academy. The map reveals the intricate water network of the Washington Canal and Cheesequake Creek, illustrating how the region's geography dictated its industrial and residential growth patterns.