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1954 Map of Stanhope

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

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Lake Hopatcong serves as the focal point for this mid-century New Jersey landscape, which is heavily shaped by both recreation and critical transit corridors. The boroughs of Stanhope and Netcong form a dense residential and commercial hub at the intersection of major rail lines, including the Delaware Lackawanna and Western RR. Local community life is anchored by institutions like the Stanhope Union Cem, St Josephs Ch, and the Consolidated Sch.

Industry and leisure coexist throughout the terrain, from the Gravel Pit near Andover to the expanding summer colonies and settlements at Shore Hills and Point Pleasant. The map reveals the intricate shoreline of the lake, detailing numerous coves such as Ingram Cove and landmarks like Bertrand Island. To the south, the village at Budd Lake and the open spaces of Musconetcong State Park highlight the area's role as a retreat for the surrounding region during the 1950s.