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1948 Map of Trenton East

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Trenton East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Trenton and its eastern suburbs are captured here at the peak of post-war development, where established neighborhoods like Bromley Park and Greenwood Village sit alongside newer housing tracts such as DeCou Village. The map reveals a complex infrastructure supporting the region, including the Trenton Switching Station and the Western Union Transmitting and Fire Tower. Industrial and educational landmarks are prominent, from the Pennsylvania Maritime Academy on the riverfront to the State Industrial School near Bordentown.

Along the Delaware River, the landscape transitions from the urban density of Trenton to the tidal marshes surrounding Duck Island and Biles Island. Further east, the terrain is defined by the winding paths of Crosswicks Creek and Assunpink Creek, interspersed with agricultural sites like the New Jersey State Farm and the specialized Animal cemetery near Nottingham. This survey provides a look at the rail networks, including the Pennsylvania Railroad, that linked these growing residential communities to the industrial hubs of the corridor.