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1954 Map of Stanhope

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Stanhope
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Lake Hopatcong dominates the eastern half of this landscape, its intricate shoreline defined by places like Byram Cove, Henderson Bay, and Bertrand Island. The surrounding Highlands terrain is heavily dotted with glacial water bodies, from the secluded Hughs Pond to the developed shores of Lake Lackawanna. This edition includes purple revisions showing post-war suburban growth, particularly around the established centers of Stanhope and Netcong.

Transport corridors follow the natural valleys, with the Conrail line and the Musconetcong River carving through the hills. Local infrastructure is well-detailed, including landmarks like the Our Lady of the Lake Ch and educational sites such as Consolidated Sch. The transition from rural lakefronts to expanding residential developments is visible in the hills of Hopatcong Heights and the shoreline of Lake Musconetcong, illustrating the mid-century evolution of this Sussex County corridor.