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1957 Map of Trenton East

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Trenton East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Industrial corridors and suburban expansion define the landscape east of Trenton during this mid-century period. The dense rail infrastructure of the Pennsylvania railroad network anchors the region, connecting established river towns like Bordentown and Fieldsboro with the growing residential tracts of Hamilton Square and Mercerville. Along the Delaware River, the map detail captures the complex hydrology of Duck Island and Biles Island, where numerous creeks like Crosswicks Creek and Back Creek weave through low-lying marshlands and industrial zones.

Public institutions and community landmarks are prominently featured, including the expansive State Fairgrounds, the State Reformatory, and the State Industrial School. Local genealogy and neighborhood history are preserved through labels for smaller settlements like Hutchinson Mills, Parsonville, and Yardville Heights. The transition from urban center to rural township is marked by the presence of Greenwood Cemetery and several local schools and churches, such as the Grace Ame Ch and St Vincent de Paul Ch.